GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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Question
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Which one of the following dynasties was ruling over North India at the time of Alexander’s invasion?
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Nanda
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Maurya
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Sunga
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Kanva
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: Alexander invaded India in 326 BC when Dana Nanda was the ruler of Nanda dynasty .
Detailed explanation-2: -In northwest India, just before Alexander’s invasion, there were many small rulers like Ambhi of Taxila and Porus of the region of Jhelum (Hydaspes).
Detailed explanation-3: -Dhana Nanda (died c. 321 BCE), according to the Buddhist text Mahabodhivamsa, was the last ruler of the Nanda dynasty of ancient India.
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