Multiple Choice Questions

Chandragupta defeated and killed Dhan Nanda in ........

Ancient and Medieval History Mauryan and Post Maurayan

Chandragupta defeated and killed Dhan Nanda in :

344 B.C.

325 B.C.

322 B.C

213 B.C.

- Option 1: 344 B.C.

- This date is quite early for the events concerning Chandragupta and Dhan Nanda, and is considered historically unlikely.

- Option 2: 325 B.C.

- This is the time around Alexander the Great’s campaigns but is before Chandragupta united various regions of India under his rule.

- Option 3: 322 B.C.

- This is widely believed to be the correct time when Chandragupta Maurya overthrew and defeated Dhan Nanda to establish the Maurya Empire.

- Option 4: 213 B.C.

- This date does not fit the timeline, as it is after the reign of Chandragupta and his successors.

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