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Which among the following rulers is often described as ‘the first empire builder of Indian History’?
Which among the following rulers is often described as ‘the first empire builder of Indian History’?
Mahapadma Nanda is often called the “first empire builder of Indian history” because he established the Nanda Kingdom and overthrew the Shishunaga Dynasty. He was also known as Ugrasena, which means “owner of a huge army”, and he defeated many kingdoms, including the Kurus, Kalingas, and Kasis. The Puranas also called him Mahapadma Ekrat, which means “sole monarch”.