Question

Arrange the following Magadha dynasties in the chronological order: 

1. Nandas 2. Sungas 3. Mauryas 4. Haryanks 

Codes: 

(a) 2, 1, 4, 3 (b) 3, 2, 1, 4 (c) 1, 3, 4, 2 (d) 4, 1, 3, 2

Answer 1

(d) In chronological order, Magadha dynasties are Haryanks, Nandas, Mauryas and Sungas. Haryanka dynasty founded the Magadha empire in 600 BC, whose capital was Rajagriha, later Pataliputra, near the present day Patna. This dynasty lasted until 424 BC, when it was overthrown by the Shishunaga dynasty.