Q24
History of IndiaMahajanapadas, Buddhism & Jainism
During Alexander's invasion who was the then ruler of Magadha?
- a.Dhanananda
- b.Chandragupta Maurya
- c.Puru
- d.Ambhi
Answer: (A) Dhanananda
When Alexander invaded north-west India in 326 BCE, Magadha was ruled by Dhana Nanda, the last Nanda king. Puru (Porus) and Ambhi of Taxila were rulers in the Punjab, and Chandragupta Maurya came to power only a few years later.