With reference to Nanda Dynasty consider the following statements 1 The foundation of the new capita...........

Ancient and Medival History Pre Mauryan Period

With reference to Nanda Dynasty, consider the following statements:

1. The foundation of the new capital of Magadha at Patliputra was laid down by Mahapadama Nanda.

2. The Hathigumpha Inscription refers to an aqueduct built by King Nanda.

3. Alexander invaded India during the rule of Nandas.

Which of the statements given above are incorrect?

1 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

None of the above

Statement 1 is incorrect: Immediate successor of Ajatasatru was Udayin.
He laid the foundation of the new capital at Pataliputra situated at the confluence of the two rivers, the Ganges and the Son.
Later it became famous as the imperial capital of the Mauryas.
Statement 2 is correct: The Hathigumpha inscription of Kharavela of Kalinga refers to an aqueduct built by King Nanda three hundred years earlier.
Statement 3 is correct: Nanda dynasty, that ruled Magadha, in northern India, between c.
343 and 321 BCE.
The Nanda dynasty preceded the dynasty of the Mauryas.
Alexander invaded India between 327-325 BC, during the rule of Dhana Nanda.