Ancient History PYQ 79 of 208 · 6th Century BCE - Political Condition

What was the name of the dynasty of Ajatashatru?

  1. AMaurya
  2. BHaryanka
  3. CNanda
  4. DGupta

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Correct answer: (b) Haryanka

Explanation

Haryanka. Ajatashatru (492-460 BCE) took the throne by killing his father Bimbisara, and was in turn killed by his own son Udayin.

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