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What was the name of the first dynasty that ruled over Magadh kingdom?

  1. A
    Nanda dynasty
  2. B
    Mauryan dynasty
  3. C
    Shishunga dynasty
  4. D
    Haryanka dynasty

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The Haryanka dynasty, founded by Bimbisara in the century BC, was the first prominent historically recorded ruling dynasty over the Magadha empire, preceding the Shishunaga, Nanda, and Mauryan dynasties.

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What was the name of the first dynasty that ruled over Magadh kingdom?
A
Nanda dynasty
B
Mauryan dynasty
C
Shishunga dynasty
D
Haryanka dynasty

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