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Ancient History MCQs 8 - Magadh Dynasty
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Q . Chandragupta Maurya defeated which among the following rulers to establish Maurya Empire in Magadha ?
Ans - B ( Dhana Nanda ).
Dhana Nanda became unpopular with his subjects owing to an oppressive way of extorting taxes. Also, his Sudra origins and an anti-Kshatriya policy led to a large number of enemies.
Finally, he was overthrown by Chandragupta Maurya along with Chanakya, who took advantage of the public resentment and established the Mauryan Empire in Magadha.
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Q . When Alexander invaded India, Magadh was ruled by ?
In 327 B.C. Alexander crossed the Hindu Kush Mountains and defeated Porus in the Battle of Hydaspes.
During this time Magadh was ruled by Dhana Nanda.
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Q . Last ruler of the Nanda Dynasty was ?
Ans - A ( Jhelum ).
The Battle of Hydaspes was fought between Alexander and Porus on the banks of river Hydaspes (Jhelum).
It was a well-contested battle. Although Porus had a strong army, he lost the battle
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Dhana Nanda was the last Nanda ruler.
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Q . First ruler of the Nanda Dynasty was ?
Ans - A ( Mahapadma Nanda ).
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Q . The Second Buddhist Council was convened by ?
Ans - D ( Kalasoka ).
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Q . The Haryanka dynasty of Magadh was followed by ?
Ans - A ( Sisunaga Dynasty ).
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Q . Who among the following transferred his royal residence Permanently from Rajgriha to Pataliputra.
Ans - C ( Udayin ).
Udayin was the son and successor of the Haryanka king Ajatashatru.
Udayin laid the foundation of the city of Pataliputra at the confluence of two rivers, the Son and the Ganges. He shifted his capital from Rajgriha to Patliputra.
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Q . First Buddhist Council was convened by ?
Ans - D ( Ajatasatru ).
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Q . First king to have a standing army was
Ans - B ( Bimbisara ).
According to Buddhist chronicles, Bimbisara ruled for 52 years (544 BCE – 492 BCE).
He Had his capital at Girivraja/Rajagriha (Rajgir). It was surrounded by 5 hills, the openings of which were closed by stone walls on all sides. This made Rajagriha impregnable.
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