Ancient History PYQ 69 of 208 · 6th Century BCE - Political Condition

By which ruler was Patliputra chosen as the capital for the first time?

  1. AAjatashatru
  2. BKalashoka
  3. CUdayin
  4. DKanishka

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Correct answer: (c) Udayin

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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