Nanda Dynasty
Powerful Magadhan dynasty of the 4th century BCE overthrown by Chandragupta Maurya.
What you need to know
- Founded by Mahapadma Nanda
- Amassed enormous wealth and a huge standing army
- Overthrown c. 322 BCE by Chandragupta Maurya
Powerful Magadhan dynasty of the 4th century BCE overthrown by Chandragupta Maurya.
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