Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Girivaj
The correct answer is Girivaj. - Bimbisara's first capital was at Girivaj or Girivraj (identified with Rajagriha).
- He ascended to the 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.
- He led a military campaign against Anga, perhaps to avenge his father's earlier defeat at the hands of its king, Brahmadatta.
- The campaign was successful, Anga was annexed, and prince Kunika (Ajatashatru) was appointed governor at Champa.
- Bimbisara sent Jivaka, his physician, to Ujjain for medical treatment of Pradyota, the king of Avanti, from jaundice.
- Pukkusati, the king of Gandhara, sent Bimbisara an embassy
- Magadha Empire – Haryanka Dynasty
- Bimbisara (558 BC – 491 BC)
- Son of Bhattiya.
- He ruled over Magadha from 544 BC to 493 BC.
- Contemporary and follower of the Buddha. Was also said to be an admirer of Mahavira.
- Had his capital at Girivraj (Rajgir).
- Also known as Sreniya.
- Was the first king to have a standing army.
- He started the practice of using matrimonial alliances to strengthen his political position.
- Ajatasatru (492 BC – 460 BC)
- Son of Bimbisara and Chellana.
- He killed his father and became ruler.
- Embraced Buddhism.
- He convened the First Buddhist Council at Rajagriha just after the death of Buddha in 483 BC.
- Won wars against Kosala and Vaishali.
- Udayin
- Son of Ajatasatru.
- Shifted the capital to Pataliputra (Patna).
- Last of the major Haryanka rulers.
- Succeeded by three kings – Aniruddha, Manda and Nagadasaka.
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