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Q: Bimbisara was the ruler of–
  • A. Magadha
  • B. Mathura
  • C. Gandhara
  • D. Taxila
Correct Answer: Option A - Magadha's rise to political supremacy began with Bimbisara, who belonged to the Haryanka dynasty, and ruled for 52 years from 544 to 492 BCE Bimbisara was the contemporary of both Mahavira & Buddha, and paid equal respect to them. He was succeeded on the throne by his son Ajatshatru, who murdered his father to obtain power.
A. Magadha's rise to political supremacy began with Bimbisara, who belonged to the Haryanka dynasty, and ruled for 52 years from 544 to 492 BCE Bimbisara was the contemporary of both Mahavira & Buddha, and paid equal respect to them. He was succeeded on the throne by his son Ajatshatru, who murdered his father to obtain power.

Explanations:

Magadha's rise to political supremacy began with Bimbisara, who belonged to the Haryanka dynasty, and ruled for 52 years from 544 to 492 BCE Bimbisara was the contemporary of both Mahavira & Buddha, and paid equal respect to them. He was succeeded on the throne by his son Ajatshatru, who murdered his father to obtain power.