Ancient History PYQ 68 of 208 · 6th Century BCE - Political Condition

Which of the following kings founded Patliputra?

  1. AShishunaga
  2. BBimbisara
  3. CAjatashatru
  4. DUdayin

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Correct answer: (c) Ajatashatru

Explanation

BPSC accepted Udayin, which the book calls wrong. Ajatashatru built the fort at Pataligrama where the Ganga meets the Son; Udayin then moved the capital there.

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