Which of the following rulers merged Avanti into the Magadha Empire after his victory?

Correct answer: (a) Shishunaga

Explanation

Shishunaga, who founded the Shishunaga dynasty after the Haryankas, defeated Avanti, Magadha's chief rival, and merged it into the Magadhan kingdom. This ended the long struggle between the two.

• Kalashoka, Shishunaga's son, is remembered for the Second Buddhist Council at Vaishali.
• Bimbisara of the Haryanka dynasty annexed Anga.
• Ajatashatru fought Kosala and defeated the Vajji confederacy.

The Nandas followed the Shishunagas on the throne of Magadha.