INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following dynasty was ruling in India, when Alexander invaded India?
A
Nanda Dynasty
B
Shunga Dynasty
C
Maurya Dynasty
D
Shishunaga Dynasty
Explanation: 

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

Detailed explanation-2: -Nanda Dynasty ruled India at the time when Alexander the Great was trying to fight with the rulers in the north west part of India. To be specific, the ruler was Dhana Nand, the last ruler of this dynasty.

Detailed explanation-3: -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. Nandas were rich and extremely powerful.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Nanda Dynasty was succeeded by the Mauryan Dynasty following the overthrow of the last Nanda Ruler by Chandragupta Maurya.

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