Ancient History PYQ 88 of 208 · Greek Invasion

Which one of the following rulers of Magadha was the contemporary of Alexander, the Great?

  1. AMahapadmananda
  2. BDhanananda
  3. CSukalpa
  4. DChandragupta Maurya

44th BPSC (Pre) 2000

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Correct answer: (b) Dhanananda

Explanation

Dhanananda, last of the Nandas, whom Greek writers called Agrammes. Xenophon notes his wealth.

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