HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Question
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Who was the founder of Patliputra, known as Patna in modern times?
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Bimbion
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Ajatashatru
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Ashoka
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The ancient city of Pataliputra was founded in the 5th century bce by Ajatashatru, king of Magadha (South Bihar).
Detailed explanation-2: -Udayin ( c. 460-444 BCE) also known as Udayabhadra was a king of Magadha in ancient India. According to the Buddhist and Jain accounts, he was the son and successor of the Haryanka king Ajatashatru.
Detailed explanation-3: -Patna under the rule of Ashoka, the grandson of Chandragupta, emerged as an effective capital of the Indian subcontinent.
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