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History GK · Q95

Mauryan Empire

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 95

Q95

Bimbisara was the king of which dynasty?

A.
Haryanka
Answer
B.
Maurya
C.
Shunga
D.
Nanda

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Bimbisara was the son of Bhattiya, a chieftain. He ascended to throne at the age of 15 in 543 BC. He established the Haryanka dynasty laid the foundations of Magadha by fortification of a village, which later became the city of Pataliputra. Bimbisara's first capital was at Girivraja (identified with Rajagriha).