and the last Shaishunaga king. Mahanandin was killed by Mahapadma, his illegitimate son from a Shudra wife. Decline According to Puranas, Shaishunagas were followed by Nanda Empire, which was established by Mahanandin's son Mahapadma Nanda. References Citations Sources Magadha History of Bihar 5th-century BC establishments in India 4th-century BC disestablishments in India Kingdoms of Bihar