Rulers-
Mahapadamananda-
Established nanda dynasty after killing kalasoka
Got the throne in 345 bc
First non kshatriya dynasty as per puranas
Mahapadmananda was the son of last shishunag king and a shudra woman
Nandas were considered as ‘adhaarmika’
Annexed kalinga and kosala to magadha
Known as ‘agrasena’ because of their large army
Ruled for 28 years
Titles–
‘sarva kshatrantaka’ (the destroyers of kshatriyas)
‘ekarat’
‘dwitiya pursuram’
- Dhanananda (329 bc – 321 bc)-
Last ruler of nanda dynasty.
Alexander invaded on north western part of india during his reign
Reasons for unpopularity-
Because he was a non kshtriya (shudra origin)
Excessive tax collection
Anti kshtriya policy Chandragupta maurya with the help of chanakya dethroned dhanananda