What was the name of the first dynasty that ruled over Magadh kingdom?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Haryanka dynasty.
· The Haryanka dynasty was the first dynasty to rule the Magadh kingdom, which was located in the eastern part of India and is one of the most important regions in ancient Indian history.
· The Haryanka dynasty was founded by Bimbisara around the 6th century BCE.
· Bimbisara was a significant ruler who expanded the kingdom through alliances and conquests.
· His reign marked the beginning of the political consolidation of Magadh, which later became the heart of many major Indian empires.
Other Options:
· Nanda dynasty: The Nanda dynasty came after the Haryanka dynasty. The most famous ruler of this dynasty was Mahapadma Nanda, who was the founder of the Nanda dynasty and ruled around the 4th century BCE.
· Mauryan dynasty: The Mauryan dynasty came after the Nandas and was founded by Chandragupta Maurya. The Mauryan Empire was much larger and more influential than the earlier dynasties, reaching its peak under Ashoka.
· Shishunga dynasty: The Shishunga dynasty ruled Magadh after the Nanda dynasty, with Shishunaga being the first ruler of this dynasty, around the 5th century BCE. It was a brief dynasty and did not mark the beginning of Magadh’s rule.