By the time Alexander reached the North-western part of the Indian subcontinent, Magadha was ruled by ___________.
A
Chandragupta Maurya
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B
Ashoka the Great
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C
Bindusara Maurya
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D
Dhana Nanda
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Solution
The correct option is D Dhana Nanda By the time Alexander reached the Northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent during his conquest, Magadha was ruled by Dhana Nanda. He belonged to the mighty Nanda Dynasty. It is believed that Alexander’s army was scared away just by the rumours of power and size of Nanda's army.