INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When Alexander invaded India, Magadha was being ruled by the
A
Haryankas
B
Sisunagas
C
Nandas
D
Mauryas
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: Alexander invaded India in 326 BC when Dana Nanda was the ruler of Nanda dynasty.

Detailed explanation-2: -At the time of Alexander’s invasion, Dhana Nand was the ruler of Magadha. Nanda Dynasty ruled in Magadha at the time of Alexander’s invasion. The ruler was Dhana Nand, the last ruler of the Nanda dynasty.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nandas-When Alexander invaded India the dynasty which was ruling over India was the Nanda dynasty which was the last dynasty of the Magadha Empire. The reign of the Nandas were 467 BC to 312 BC, hence this is the correct option.

Detailed explanation-4: -Nanda kings The Greek accounts name only one Nanda king-Agrammes or Xandrames-who was a contemporary of Alexander.

Detailed explanation-5: -The last ruler of Magadha was Dhanananda of the Nanda Dynasty. He was deposed by Chandragupta Maurya who would establish the Mauryan Dynasty.

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