GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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Question
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Bimbisara of the ____ dynasty had a son named ____
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Haryanka, Ajatashatru
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Nanda, Dhanananda
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Gupta, Chandragupta I
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Maurya, Chandragupta Maurya
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -founding of Pāṭaliputra …the 5th century bce by Ajatashatru, king of Magadha (South Bihar). His son Udaya (Udayin) made it the capital of Magadha, which it remained until the 1st century bce.
Detailed explanation-2: -According to Jainism, Ajatashatru was born to King Bimbisara and Queen Chellana; Buddhist tradition records Ajatashatru being born to Bimbisara and Kosala Devi. It is worthwhile to note that both the queens were called “Vaidehi” in both traditions.
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