🏛️ History & Art-CultureUPSC 2000Gupta Period

Which one of the following dynasties was ruling over North India at the time of Alexander’s invasion?

aNanda
bMaurya
cSunga
dKanva
✓ Correct answer: a) Nanda
ExplanationThe Alexander’s invasion of India in 326 B.C is a pivotal moment in ancient history, marking the encounter between Greek and Indian civilizations.At the time of Alexander’s invasion in 326 B.C., the northern part of India was under the rule of the Nanda dynasty (343 - 321 BCE).The king of the Nanda dynasty at the time of Alexander’s invasion of India was Dhanananda.34

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