Asked: Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016medium Level
ID: 693f1399128ec97c3fdfcefa
QUESTION STATEMENT:

मगध में नंद वंश का संस्थापक कौन था?

Who was the founder of Nanda Dynasty in Magadha?

SELECT CORRECT OPTION:
A
Mahapadmananda
महापद्मनंद
Correct
B
Dhanananda
धनानंद
C
Nandivardhan
नंदिवर्धन
D
Mahanandin
महानंदिन
Official Solution & Explanation:
Correct Answer: Option A (Mahapadmananda)

मगध पर शिशुनाग वंश के पश्चात नंद वंश का वर्चस्व स्थापित हुआ। नंद वंश का संस्थापक महापद्मनंद अथवा उग्रसेन था। पुराणों में 'महापद्मनंद' को 'सर्वक्षत्रांतक' और 'अपरोपरशुराम' कहा गया है।

After Shishunaga dynasty, the Nanda dynasty started ruling Magadha. Mahapadmananda or Ugrasen was the founder of Nanda dynasty. He was also called as Sarvakshatrantaka and Aparoparashurama in Puranas.

Subject: Indian History•Topic: History of Ancient India•Subtopic: Sixth Century BCE. Political Conditions
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