The youngest of the nine Nandas, sons of Kálásoka. He was killed by Cánakka, who raised Candagutta to the throne (Mhv.v.17). He incurred Cánakka's wrath by insulting him in the alms-hall. Cánakka stole his son Pabbata, put him to death, adopted Candagutta as his protégé, and stole Dhanananda's treasures which he had discovered. With the money thus obtained he raised an army for Candagutta and defeated Dhanananda. MT.181ff.