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Who was the king of Magadha when Alexander the Great invaded India in 326 B.C.?

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

Answer options

  1. Mahapadma Nanda
  2. Dhana Nanda
  3. Chandragupta Maurya
  4. Bimbisara

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Dhana Nanda

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: B) Dhana Nanda 📚 Explanation: Dhana Nanda was the last ruler of the Nanda dynasty and possessed a formidable army that reportedly discouraged Alexander's troops from advancing beyond the Beas river. Greek sources refer to him as Agrammes or Xandrames. Shortly after Alexander’s departure, Dhana Nanda was overthrown by Chandragupta Maurya with the help of Chanakya.