alleryWho founded the Nanda dynasty of Magadha?
ABimbisara
BMahapadma Nanda
CChandragupta
DAjatashatru
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Mahapadma Nanda
1. The Haryanka throne was usurped in the 4th century BCE.
2. Mahapadma Nanda founded the Nanda dynasty (c. 345 to c. 322 BCE).
3. Bimbisara and Ajatashatru were Haryankas, and Chandragupta overthrew the Nandas.
_Source: Wikipedia, Magadha, section Haryanka dynasty (544 BCE–413 BCE)_
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