Who among the following founded the Nanda dynasty?
A
Dhanananda
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B
Chandragupta
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C
Chanakya
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D
Mahapadma Nanda
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Solution
The correct option is D Mahapadma Nanda The Nanda dynasty was founded by Mahapadma Nanda, a person from a non-ruling class. The Nanda dynasty ruled Magadha between 343 BCE to 321 BCE.