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Q: Who was the founder of Nanda Dynasty?
  • A. Dhana Nanda
  • B. Mahendra
  • C. Mahapadma Nand
  • D. Gaja Nanda
Correct Answer: Option C - Nanda dynasty was founded by Mahapadmanand. He held the title of "Ekarat" and "Ekachhatra". It is known that Mahapadma Nanda's son Dhananand was a contemporary of Alexander. Chandragupta Maurya established the Maurya dynasty by killing the last ruler Dhanananda of Nanda dynasty.
C. Nanda dynasty was founded by Mahapadmanand. He held the title of "Ekarat" and "Ekachhatra". It is known that Mahapadma Nanda's son Dhananand was a contemporary of Alexander. Chandragupta Maurya established the Maurya dynasty by killing the last ruler Dhanananda of Nanda dynasty.

Explanations:

Nanda dynasty was founded by Mahapadmanand. He held the title of "Ekarat" and "Ekachhatra". It is known that Mahapadma Nanda's son Dhananand was a contemporary of Alexander. Chandragupta Maurya established the Maurya dynasty by killing the last ruler Dhanananda of Nanda dynasty.