alleryAccording to the Puranas, which was the first ruling dynasty of Magadha?
ABrihadratha dynasty
BHaryanka dynasty
CNanda dynasty
DShunga dynasty
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Brihadratha dynasty
1. The Puranas record a legendary early dynasty.
2. They name the Brihadratha dynasty as the first ruling dynasty of Magadha.
3. Haryanka, Nanda and Shunga came later.
_Source: Wikipedia, Magadha, section Brihadratha dynasty_
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