INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Its central location in northeastern India led rulers of successive dynasties to base their administrative capital here, from the Nandas, Mauryans, Shungas and the Guptas down to the Palas. It is Situated at the confluence of the Ganges, Gandhaka, and Son rivers, Pataliputra formed a “water fort or jaldurga".

Detailed explanation-2: -Udayin laid the foundation of the city of Pataliputra at the confluence of two rivers, the Son and the Ganges. He shifted his capital from Rajgriha to Patliputra due to the latter’s central location in the empire.

Detailed explanation-3: -The ancient city of Pataliputra was founded in the 5th century bce by Ajatashatru, king of Magadha (South Bihar).

Detailed explanation-4: -The Mauryan kings had deep waterbodies surrounding their capital Pataliputra to keep it safe from the hands of invaders. This would make it harder for invaders to access the city. The city was also surrounded by high walls and gates. It had 570 towers and 64 gates.

Detailed explanation-5: -The ancient city of Pataliputra was founded in the 5th-century BCE by Ajatashatru, king of Magadha (South Bihar).