Dhana Nanda vs Takelot II

Dhana Nanda was known for amassing enormous wealth through heavy taxation and conquest. His treasury was said to contain vast amounts of gold and silver, which later funded Chandragupta's campaigns after being seized.

During Alexander the Great's invasion of the Indus Valley, Dhana Nanda's large army, reportedly numbering 200,000 infantry and 20,000 cavalry, deterred Alexander from advancing into the Ganges plain, contributing to his army's mutiny.

Dhana Nanda, the last ruler of the Nanda dynasty, was overthrown by Chandragupta Maurya with the guidance of Chanakya. The coup ended Nanda rule and established the Maurya Empire, one of ancient India's largest empires.

Takelot II appointed his son Osorkon (later Osorkon III) as High Priest of Amun at Thebes, hoping to assert control over the south. This move sparked resistance from local Theban factions, escalating into open conflict.

Takelot II's reign was marked by a prolonged civil war between his forces in the north (Tanis) and the Theban priesthood in the south. The conflict, recorded in the Chronicle of Prince Osorkon, resulted in widespread destruction and weakened the 22nd Dynasty.

During the civil war, Takelot II's forces besieged Thebes, attempting to crush the rebellion of the Theban priesthood. The siege lasted several months and resulted in the capture of the city, but the conflict continued for years.