alleryWho overthrew the Nanda dynasty and founded the Maurya Empire?
AAjatashatru
BBimbisara
CMahapadma
DChandragupta
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Chandragupta
1. The Nandas ruled Magadha until c. 322 BCE.
2. Chandragupta Maurya overthrew them and founded the Maurya Empire.
3. The other three are earlier rulers of Magadha.
_Source: Wikipedia, Magadha, section Haryanka dynasty (544 BCE–413 BCE)_
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