Q. Who was the founder of Nanda dynasty in Bihar?
Answer:
Mahapadmananda
Notes: The Nanda dynasty originated from the region of Magadha in ancient India during 4th century BC and lasted through the period 345-321 BC. The empire ruled by the Nanda Dynasty extended from Bengal in the east to the Punjab region in the west and as far south as the Vindhya Range. The rulers of this dynasty were famed for the great wealth which they accumulated.
Mahapadma Nanda was the founder of Nanda Dynasty. He has been described as ‘the destroyer of all the Kshatriyas in the Puranas.