INDIAN HISTORY

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Which of the following dynasties ruled over Magadha in the 6th century B.C.?
A
Nandas
B
Mauryas
C
Haryanka
D
Sisunaga
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Haryanka dynasty founded the Magadha empire in 600 BC, whose capital was Rajagriha, later Pataliputra, near the present day Patna. This dynasty lasted until 424 BC, when it was overthrown by the Shishunaga dynasty.

Detailed explanation-2: -Magadha was ruled by Brihadratha dynasty, Pradyota dynasty (682–544 BCE), Haryanka dynasty (544–413 BCE), the Shaishunaga dynasty (413–345 BCE) and the Mauryan dynasty by the end of it.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Haryanka dynasty was the third ruling dynasty of Magadha, an empire of ancient India, which succeeded the Pradyota dynasty and Barhadratha dynasty. Initially, the capital was Rajagriha. Later, it was shifted to Pataliputra, near the present-day Patna in India during the reign of Udayin.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Shaishunaga dynasty (IAST: Śaiśunāga, literally “of Shishunaga") is the fourth ruling dynasty of Magadha, an empire of ancient India. According to the Hindu Puranas, this dynasty was the second ruling dynasty of Magadha, succeeding Nagadashaka of the Haryanka dynasty.

Detailed explanation-5: -Complete answer: The Maurya dynasty ruled over Magadha after the Nanda dynasty.

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