Ancient Indian History Quiz Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)


Q.  Which of the following was the first non-Kshatriya dynasty?

a. Haryanka Dynasty
b. Shishunaga Dynasty
c. Nanda Dynasty
d. Maurya Dynasty


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Nanda Dynasty was the first non-Kshatriya dynasty. Mahapadma Nanda was a famous Nanda ruler who is also called Ugrasena in Pali texts, because of his large army.
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