One of the strongest empires to have ever ruled over this region was the Nanda Dynasty whose capital was in Pataliputra, where modern-day Patna stands today. Founded by Mahapadma Nanda ...

The Nanda Empire: A Kingdom Ripe for Overthrow In the 4th century BCE, the powerful Nanda dynasty ruled the Gangetic plains with immense wealth but little public support. The Nandas were known for ...