The Rise of Magadha

Which was the first important ruler of Magadha?

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Mahapadma Nanda

• Dhana Nanda

• Bimbisara

• Ajatashatru

Haryanka Dynasty was overthrown by which dynasty?

• Mauryan Dynasty

• Nanda Dynasty

• Shishunaga Dynasty

Which was the capital city of Magadha built by Bimbisara?

• Rajgriha

• Pataliputra

• Ujjain

• Sravasti

The Shishunaga Dynasty ruled Magadha for how many years?

• 65 years

• 72 years

• 15 years

• 70 years

Which of the following rulers of Magadha belonged to the Haryanka Dynasty?

• Mahapadma Nanda

• King Prasenajit

• Bimbisara

• Ajatashatru

The ancient Buddhist and Jain Texts mention the existence of how many Mahajanapadas?

• 12

• 5

• 16

• 20

What does the term 'Janapadas' mean?

Who was the most popular ruler of Vatsa?

• Udayana

• King Prasenajit

Who was the son of King Prasenajit of Kosala?

Who was the last ruler of the Nanda Dynasty?

• Dhana Nanda

• Mahapadma Nanda