Q. Which one of the following rulers of Magadha was the contemporary of Alexander, the great
A) Dhanananda
B) Mahapadamnanda
C) Chandragupta Maurya
D) Sukalp
✔ Correct Answer: Dhanananda
Exam Insight
The ruler of Magadha who was a contemporary of Alexander the Great was King Porus, who fought against Alexander in the Battle of the Hydaspes.