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The capital of King Bimbisar's reign was1. Girivaj2. Vaishali3. Anga4. Kaushal

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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