Nanda Dynasty


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Nanda Dynasty

Nanda Dynasty (344-322 BC)

(Preceded by Magadha Dynasty; Followed by Maurya Dynasty)

Bimbisara's dynastic lineage ended with the Nanda dynasty taking over the reigns of Magadha. The first king of Nanda dynasty was Mahapadma or Mahapamupati Nanda. He was succeeded by his eight  sons, of whom the last was named Dhana-Nanda. Dhara-Nanda was overthrown by Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of a new and more illustrious dynasty.

The Nandas are sometimes described as the first empire builders in the recorded history of India. they inherited the large kingdom of Magadh and wished to extended it to yet more distant frontiers. To this purpose they built up a vast army consisting of 200,000 infantry, 20,00 cavalry, 2,00 war chariots and 3,00 war elephants (at the lowest estimates). However, the Nandas never had the opportunity to see their army up against Alexander, who invaded India at the time of Dhana Nanad, since Alexander had to confine his campaign to the plains of Punjab, for his forces, frightened by the prospect of facing a formidable foe, mutinied at the modern Beas River (Tributary of Indus River) refusing to march any further. Dhana - Nanda was overthrow by Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of a new and more illustrious dynasty.

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In 326 BC, Alexander invaded ________

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King of Nanda Dynasty Mahapadma's son name was ___________

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Question : 3

The Nanda ruler had brought a statue of jin from____________

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