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After defeating whom did the Nandas succeed to power?

  1. Sisunagas

  2. Mauryas

  3. Satavahanas

  4. Kushanas
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Explanation

The Nanda dynasty overthrew the Sisunaga dynasty (also called Shaishunaga) to establish their rule in Magadha around 345 BC. Mahapadma Nanda was the founder. The Mauryas came later (overthrew Nandas), while Satavahanas and Kushanas were regional dynasties in different areas and time periods.

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