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Category: Royal. Dhana Nanda was the last ruler of Nanda dynasty.

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He was one of nine sons of Mahapadma Nanda, who simultaneously ruled Magadha. The prominent among them was Ugrasena Nanda and the youngest one was Dhana Nanda. He is known for establishing a huge army of , infantry, 20, cavalry, war chariots and war elephants. As per Jain belief, Durdhara was his daughter who was married to the great warrior and emperor, Chandragupta Maurya.

But as per records, it was Maurya who dethroned him. He ruled Nanda Samrat during the period, c. He is referred to as Agrammes or Xandrames in Greek accounts.

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Dhana Nanda inherited throne from his father Mahapadma Nanda. Only a few records are available about his early works. He was addicted to hoarding treasure and collected a huge treasure near the River Ganges. He was so greedy and addicted to treasure that he hid big gold blocks in the bed of river Ganga. He was not concerned about the foreign attacks on India and never offered support to Chandragupta Maurya in this regard too.

Therefore there was public outrage against him. But as a powerful king with huge army, he was able to extend his kingdom to Bengal and Sind.