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2000 · Q23Ancient HistoryPost-Mauryan & Foreign Invasionseasy

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

  1. (a)Nanda
  2. (b)Maurya
  3. (c)Sunga
  4. (d)Kanva
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Official answer(a) Nanda

2003 · Q70Ancient HistoryPost-Mauryan & Foreign Invasionsmoderate

Consider the following statements: 1. The last Mauryan ruler, Brihadratha was assassinated by his commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra Sunga. 2. The last Sunga king, Devabhuti was assassinated by his Brahmana minister Vasudeva Kanva who usurped the throne. 3. The last ruler of the Kanva dynasty was deposed by the Andhra’s. Which of these statements is/are correct?

  1. (a)1 and 2
  2. (b)Only 2
  3. (c)Only 3
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(d) 1, 2 and 3