Q. Alexander attacked Punjab during the reign of which of the following Maghadan king?

[A] Ajatashatru

[B] Kalasoka

[C] Mahapadma Nanda

[D] Dhanananda

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation: Dhanananda: Last important king of the Nanda dynasty. Identified with the Agrammes or Xandrames of Greek classical writers.

  • Credited with a huge army; it is believed that Alexander attacked Punjab during his reign, but his huge army checked them from advancing towards Magadha.
  • Credited with the invention of Nandopakramani (a particular measuring standard).

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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