NANDA DYNASTY MAHANADA (jan 1, 378 BC – jan 1, 336 BC)
Description:
He uprooted the kshatriya dynasties in north Indiaand assumed the title “ekarat”.
The Puranas speak of the extensive conquests made by
Mahapadma.
The Hathigumpha inscription of Kharavela of
Kalinga refers that Mahapadma Nanda conquered
Kalinga, and bought a Jain Statue as a victory
trophy.
So he is also known as “Kallinga Jina”
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 378 BC
jan 1, 336 BC
~ 42 years