[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879) › c5.352 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.352 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.352 - **Language:** English ### [c5.352](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.352) The dynasty of the Nandas that reigned over Magadha are frequently spoken of as the "nine Nandas," meaning apparently nine descents; but according to some authorities the last Nanda, named Mahā-padma, and his eight sons, are intended. Mahā-padma Nanda was the son of a Sūdra, and so by law he was a Sūdra himself. He was powerful and ambitious, cruel and avaricious. His people were disaffected; but his fall is represented as having been brought about by the Brāhman Chānakya. - [Previous: c5.351](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.351) - [Next: c5.353](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.353) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.352](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.352) · Pramāṇa