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When Alexander invaded India, who were the rulers of Magadha?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Haryankas
  2. Shishunagas
  3. Nandas
  4. Mauryas

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Nandas

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Nandas šŸ“š Explanation: When Alexander the Great crossed the Indus River and invaded the northwestern borders of India in 326 BCE, the powerful Nanda Dynasty was ruling over the vast Magadha Empire in the east. The last emperor of this line was Dhana Nanda. The immense military strength and legendary elephant army of the Nandas were key factors that discouraged Alexander's exhausted troops from advancing further past the Beas River.