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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 124

Which dynasty ruled Magadha after the Shishunaga dynasty?

  1. Maurya dynasty
  2. Shunga dynasty
  3. Nanda dynasty
  4. More than one of the above
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Answer: (C) Nanda dynasty

Explanation

Magadha's sequence: Haryanka → Shishunaga → Nanda → Maurya → Shunga → Kanva.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: the Mauryas followed the Nandas.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: the Shungas followed the Mauryas.

  • (C) Correct

    Correct: Mahapadma Nanda overthrew the Shishunagas.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: only the Nandas directly followed.