Q. Who founded the Nanda Dynasty in Bengal?
Answer: Mahapadma Nanda
Notes: The Nanda dynasty originated from the region of Magadha during the 4th century BCE and extended from Bengal in the east to Punjab region in the west. Among the nine Nanda kings of all, Mahapadma Nanda was the founder of this dynasty.
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