About Mahanandin
Mahanandin was a ruler.
Mahanandin was the last king of the Shishunaga dynasty of the Indian subcontinent. The dynasty ruled parts of ancient India around the city of Pataliputra (present day Patna, Bihar).
Life Puranas list Nandivardhana as the ninth son of kalashoka he was succeeded by his son Mahanandin,the last Shishunaga king. Mahanandin was killed by his illegitimate son from a Shudra wife named Mahapadma Nanda.
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Who was Mahanandin?
Shishunaga king of India from c. 355 to 345 BC
When did Mahanandin die?
Mahanandin died in 345 BC.
What was Mahanandin's occupation?
Mahanandin was a ruler.
What nationality was Mahanandin?
Mahanandin's recorded nationality: Magadha.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mahanandin. https://biography.guide/mahanandin/
MLA: "Mahanandin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mahanandin/.
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