GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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INDIAN HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one of the following Sangam poets has mentioned about the hoarded wealth of the rulers of the Nanda dynasty?
A
Ilango Adigal
B
Avvaiyar
C
Mamulanar
D
Parnar
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. Wealth and treasure accumulated by Nandas were mentioned in a few poems of Sangam literature in Tamil by a poet named MAMULANAR.

Detailed explanation-2: -The most powerful ruler of the Nanda Dynasty is Mahapadma Nanda who was on the throne of Magadha when Alexander the Great invaded India. For further reading check the following articles: 16 Mahajanapadas.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Nanda dynasty was founded by Mahapadma Nanda, a person from a non-ruling class. The Nanda dynasty ruled Magadha between 343 BCE to 321 BCE. Q. Who among the following founded the Nanda dynasty?

Detailed explanation-4: -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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