Question
Consider the following statements:
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
- Mahapadma Nanda uprooted the kshatriya dynasties in north India and assumed the title ekarat.
- The Hathigumpha inscription of Kharavela of Kalinga refers to the conquest of Kalinga by the Nandas.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Answer: Option A
Answer: (a)
Mahapadma Nanda was a powerful ruler of the Nanda dynasty. He uprooted the kshatriya dynasties in north India and assumed the title ekarat. The Puranas speak of the extensive conquests made by Mahapadma. The Hathigumpha inscription of Kharavela of Kalinga refers to the conquest of Kalinga by the Nandas.
Many historians believe that a considerable portion of the Deccan was also under the control of the Nandas. Therefore, Mahapadma Nanda may be regarded as a great empire builder.
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Answer: (a)
Mahapadma Nanda was a powerful ruler of the Nanda dynasty. He uprooted the kshatriya dynasties in north India and assumed the title ekarat. The Puranas speak of the extensive conquests made by Mahapadma. The Hathigumpha inscription of Kharavela of Kalinga refers to the conquest of Kalinga by the Nandas.
Many historians believe that a considerable portion of the Deccan was also under the control of the Nandas. Therefore, Mahapadma Nanda may be regarded as a great empire builder.
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