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Q · Nanda And AlexanderMedium · 45s
What was the capital of the Nanda dynasty?
TopicNanda And Alexander
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The capital of the Nandas was Pataliputra (modern Patna).
Final Answer: Option C — Pataliputra