The decline of the Nandas at the hands of Kautilya and Chandragupta Maurya has been vividly portrayed in the Sanskrit play:

Mudrarakshasa is a celebrated historical Sanskrit play written by Vishakhadatta. It details the political machinations, strategic alliances, and ascent of Chandragupta Maurya to the throne of Magadha following the overthrow of the Nanda Dynasty with the guidance of Chanakya (Kautilya).