What is the correct chronological order in which the following kings ruled in India? 1. Bimbisara 2. Mahapadma Nanda 3. Kanishka I 4. Skandagupta Select the correct answer using the code given below:

The chronological order of the rulers is determined by their respective dynasties and eras. Bimbisara (c. 544–491 BCE) founded the Haryanka dynasty and was the first major ruler of Magadha [t2][t7]. He was followed by the Nanda dynasty, founded by Mahapadma Nanda (c. 345–329 BCE), who is often described as the first historical emperor of India [t4][t6]. Moving into the post-Mauryan period, Kanishka I was the most prominent ruler of the Kushan Empire, reigning approximately in the 2nd century CE (c. 78–144 CE). Finally, Skandagupta (c. 455–467 CE) belonged to the Gupta dynasty, ruling during the 5th century CE and successfully defending the empire against the Huns [t8][t10]. Thus, the sequence 1-2-3-4 correctly reflects the progression from the 6th century BCE to the 5th century CE.

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1. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_monarchs_of_Magadha