Correct option is C
The correct answer is Vasudeva.
Vasudeva was the founder of the Kanva dynasty, which succeeded the Shunga dynasty around 75 BCE. The Kanva dynasty ruled over the Magadha region, and it is believed that Vasudeva, who was originally a minister of the last Shunga ruler Devabhuti, overthrew him and established the Kanva dynasty. This marked the end of the Shunga dynasty, which had ruled for about a century.
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- Kanva Dynasty: Succeeded the Shunga dynasty and ruled Magadha from 75 BCE to 30 BCE.
- Vasudeva: The first ruler and founder of the Kanva dynasty.
- Devabhuti: The last ruler of the Shunga dynasty, overthrown by Vasudeva.
- End of Shunga Rule: The Kanva dynasty ended the Shunga rule and established itself as the dominant power in Magadha for a brief period.