GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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Ekarat
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Sarvakshtantraka
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Shalimal
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Shrenika
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Detailed explanation-1: -Bimbisara is referred to as Shrenika of Rajgir in Jain literature who became a devotee of Jainism impressed by the calmness of Jain Mun Yamadhar. He frequently visited Samavasarana of Lord Mahavira seeking answers to his queries.
Detailed explanation-2: -Legacy of Bimbisara He was known as Shrenik as per the Jain texts, which means that he had a large standing army. He is supposed to be one of the first kings to have a large standing army.
Detailed explanation-3: -King Bimbisara, who was also known as Shrenika or Seniya, was the son of King Bhattiya, the first king of the Haryanka dynasty.
Detailed explanation-4: -Kosala Devī was born to the King of Kosala, Maha-Kosala. She was the sister of King Prasenajit who succeeded her father as the ruler of Kosala. She was married to King Bimbisara, and brought Kashi as dowry in the marriage. She became his principal queen.