INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

BUDDHISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who among the following was King of Magadha, at the time of Mahaparinirvana of Gautam Buddha?
A
Chandragupta Maurya
B
Ajatshatru
C
Bimbisara
D
Udayi
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Notes: Ajatasatru was the king of Magadha at the time of Mahaparnirvana of Gautama Buddha which is the death of Buddha. Ajatashatru was a king of the Haryanka dynasty of Magadha in East India. He was the son of King Bimbisara and was a contemporary of both Mahavira and Gautama Buddha.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ajatashatru, also known as Kunika, was the son of Bimbisara.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ajatasattu wanted to attack the Vajjis, he sent his minister named Vassakara to the Buddha to get his advice on the matter.

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