Magadha Empire

1. Which Indian ruler is often described as ‘the first empire builder of Indian History’?

  1. Dhana Nanda
  2. Mahapadma Nanda
  3. Chandragupta Maurya
  4. Bindusara
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Answer: Option B. Mahapadma Nanda

2. What was the other name of Bimbisara?

  1. Devanampiya
  2. Androcottus
  3. Ekarat
  4. Shrenika
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Answer: Option D. Shrenika

3. Who was the founder of the Nanda dynasty?

  1. Mahapadma Nanda
  2. Mahanandin
  3. Dhana Nanda
  4. Pabbata
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Answer: Option A. Mahapadma Nanda

4. Which physician was sent by Bimbisara to treat Avanti King Pradyota?

  1. Sushruta
  2. Charaka
  3. Jivaka
  4. Atreya
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Answer: Option C. Jivaka

5. Who was the last ruler of the Shishunaga dynasty?

  1. Mahanandin
  2. Kalashoka
  3. Nandivardhana
  4. Shishunaga
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Answer: Option A. Mahanandin