HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Question
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Vasudeva
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Kharavela
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Mahapadma
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Pushyamitra
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Detailed explanation-1: -Mahapadma Nanda (IAST: Mahāpadmānanda; c. mid 4th century BCE), according to the Puranas, was the first Emperor of the Nanda Empire of ancient India. The Puranas describe him as a son of the last Shaishunaga king Mahanandin and a Shudra woman.
Detailed explanation-2: -Mahapadma Nanda, the illegitimate son of Mahanadin, killed his father and took over the throne and started the Nanda dynasty in 345 BCE.
Detailed explanation-3: -The correct option is C Destroyer of all Kshatriyas. Mahapadma Nanda is described as Sarva-Kshatrantaka in the Puranas. This translates into the destroyer of Kshatriyas.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Nanda Dynasty ruled the kingdom of Magadhas in northern India from 345-321 BCE. It was founded by Mahapadma Nanda, also known as Ugrasena i.e owner of a huge army, who defeated many kingdoms such as Kurus, Kalingas, and Kasis. He has also been described as the “Destroyer of all the Kshatriyas” in the Puranas.