"Vibhasa, another 2nd century text, states that Pushyamitra burned Buddhist scriptures, killed Buddhist monks, and destroyed 500 monasteries in and around Kashmir. In this campaign, he was supported by yakshas, kumbhandas, and other demons. However, when he reached the Bodhi tree, the deity of that tree took the form of a beautiful woman and killed him.Shariputrapariprichha, translated into Chinese between 317 and 420 CE also mentions this legend, but this particular version is more detailed, and describes eastern India (not Kashmir) as the center of Pushyamitra's anti-Buddhist campaign."
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Simmons & Sarao 2010, p. 96.Simmons, Caleb; Sarao, K. T. S. (2010). Danver, Steven L. (ed.). Popular Controversies in World History. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 978-1-59884-078-0.
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Pushyamitra Shunga
Pushyamitra Shunga (c. 185 – c. 149 BCE) was the founder and first ruler of the Shunga Empire which he established by rebelling against Maurya Empire. He was a follower of Hinduism and is known for reestablishing orthodox Hindu rule in North India. He married a princess named Devamala and got a son, Agnimitra from her.
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