Q. Consider the following dynasties with regard to the history of Magadha:- Nanda Dynasty
- Maurya Dynasty
- Gupta Dynasty
Which of the above ruled Magadha for approximately 100 years or more?
Answer:
1, 2 and 3
Notes: The Nanda Dynasty ruled Magadha from around 345 BCE to 321 BCE (about 100 years), the Maurya Dynasty from about 321 BCE to 185 BCE (roughly 137 years), and the Gupta Dynasty from approximately 320 CE to 550 CE (about 230 years). Thus, all three dynasties ruled Magadha for approximately 100 years or more.