Nandas-Mahapadmananda
No. |
Nandas |
1. |
Nandas established an empire for the first time in India. |
2. |
Nanda dynasty was founded by Mahanandin. But later he was killed by Mahapadmananda. |
3. |
It was said that Mahapadmananda killed Kalasoka and ascended the Magadha throne. |
4. |
As per the Jain literature Parishistaparva he belonged to low caste Sudra like barbar. |
5. |
He was the first Sudra who come to power setting aside upper caste supremacy. |
6. |
Mahapadmananda established a powerful empire. |
7. |
He had the titles of `Ekarat`, `Ekashatra`. |
8. |
He was called as second `Parashurama`. |
9. |
Mahapadmananda was a great administrator. |
10. |
He was the first real emperor of India. |
11. |
As per Hathigumpha inscription Nandas defeated Kalinga and carried the statue of `Jina` as victory trophy. |
12. |
Alexander invasions took place during the period of Dhanananda. |
13. |
Dhanananda was the last ruler of the dynasty. |
14. |
He was killed by Chandragupta Maurya who established Mauryan dynasty in 323 B.C. |
15. |
The Chinese traveller Hieun-Tsang mentioned that Nandas erected 5 stupas in Pataliputra. |