During which dynasty rule, Alexander invaded India?
A] Maurya dynasty
B] Nanda Dynasty
C] Ashoka dynasty
D] Shishunga dynasty
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The correct answer is option - B
Alexander invaded India during the rule of Nanda dynasty.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :
• Nanda Dynasty was one of the dynasties which ruled Magadha.
• Nanda dynasty was established after the Shishunagas.
• The first ruler of Nanda dynasty was Mahapadmananda.
• Alexander invaded India and had a battle with king Porus on the banks of Jhelum.
• Dhana Nanda was the ruler of Nanda dynasty when Alexander India.
• Probably, Dhana Nanda was the last ruler of Nanda dynasty.
• As, he was overthrown by great "Chandragupta Maurya.
• This led to the establishment of Mauryan Empire.
Answer:
Nanda dynasty b. is correct
Explanation:
Nanda ruled almost all parts of India for 100 years. The last ruler was Dhana Nanda who was over thrown by Chandra Gupta Maurya thus founding Mauryan Empire in 321 BC. Invasion of Alexander: Alexander, the great invaded India in 326 BC during the rule of Dhanananda.