1. Who established the Nanda dynasty?
Mahapadma Nanda in 344 BC
2. According to which ancient text Mahapadma Nanda was not a Kshatriya?
Puranas
3. What were the other names of Mahapadma Nanda?
Ekarat and Sarva Kashtriyantaka (destroyer of all the kshatriyas)
4. Which Nanda king conquered Kalinga?
Mahapadma Nanda
5. Who was the last ruler of Nanda dynasty?
Dhana Nanda
6. Dhana Nanda was contemporary to which Greek emperor?
Alexander
7. During whose reign Alexander attacked India?
Dhana Nanda
8. Who destroyed Nanda dynasty and overthrew Dhana Nanda ?
Chandragupta Maurya and Chanakya
9. Who were called “the first empire builders of India”?
Nanda dynasty
10. Which dynasty of Magadha used elephants for the first time during war?
Nanda dynasty
11. Who is called the “first historical emperor of India”?
Mahapadma Nanda
12. Who murdered Kalasoka?
Mahapadma Nanda
13. During which period did Mahapadma Nanda rule?
He rule from 367 BC to 338 BC
14. What are the other names of Dhana Nanda?
Agrammes and Xandrames