Consider the following statements:
1. Mahapadmananda was the founder of Nanda dynasty.
2. Dhanananda was the contemporary of Alexander the great.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Options

A. 2 only
B. 3 only
C. Both 1 and 3
D. Neither 1 nor 3

Answer

B

Explanation

Mahanandin was the founder of Nand dynasty. The Nanda dynasty was established by an illegitimate son of the king Mahanandin of the previous Shishunaga dynasty. Mahapadma Nanda died at the age of 88, ruling the bulk of this 100-year dynasty. The Nandas were followed by the Maurya dynasty. Dhanananda was the contemporary of Alexander the great. The army of emperor Dhanananda consisted of large number of cavalry, infantry, chariots and elephants. When Alexander the Great invaded India, the ruler of Magadha empire was Dhana-nanda. Alexander and his army heard the glory of the army of Nanda empire. The Macedonian army was so frightened that they refused to move ahead to face the huge army of Magadha empire.