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 ...
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 ...