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Q: Who was called “Agrammes” or “Xandrames” by the Greek writers?
  • A. Ajatashatru
  • B. Kalashoka
  • C. Mahapadma Nanda
  • D. Dhananand
Correct Answer: Option D - Dhanananda was the last ruler of the Nanda dynasty. The greek writers called him Agrammes or 'Xandrames'. It was during his reign that Alexander invaded. It is known that the Nanda dynasty was founded by Mahapadma Nanda (344 to 323 BCE). In the puranas it has been called Sarvakshatrantaka (Destroyer of Kshatriyas) and Bhargava (incarnation of the second Parashurama). He was the most powerful ruler of the Magadha empire who conquered Kalinga for the first time and also constructed a canal there which is mentioned in Hathigumpha Inscription of Kharvel.
D. Dhanananda was the last ruler of the Nanda dynasty. The greek writers called him Agrammes or 'Xandrames'. It was during his reign that Alexander invaded. It is known that the Nanda dynasty was founded by Mahapadma Nanda (344 to 323 BCE). In the puranas it has been called Sarvakshatrantaka (Destroyer of Kshatriyas) and Bhargava (incarnation of the second Parashurama). He was the most powerful ruler of the Magadha empire who conquered Kalinga for the first time and also constructed a canal there which is mentioned in Hathigumpha Inscription of Kharvel.

Explanations:

Dhanananda was the last ruler of the Nanda dynasty. The greek writers called him Agrammes or 'Xandrames'. It was during his reign that Alexander invaded. It is known that the Nanda dynasty was founded by Mahapadma Nanda (344 to 323 BCE). In the puranas it has been called Sarvakshatrantaka (Destroyer of Kshatriyas) and Bhargava (incarnation of the second Parashurama). He was the most powerful ruler of the Magadha empire who conquered Kalinga for the first time and also constructed a canal there which is mentioned in Hathigumpha Inscription of Kharvel.