Q. Which of the following is/are king/s of Haryanka dynasty?
1.Bimbisara
2.Ajatashatru
3.Kalasoka
Choose the correct answer from below given codes:
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: Magadha’s rise to political supremacy began with Bimbisara, who belonged to the Haryanka dynasty, and ruled for 52 years, from 544 to 492 BCE.
- Ajatashatru (492 BCE – 460 BCE): Son of Bimbisara, being impatient to rule Magadha, is believed to have killed his father and seized the throne.
- Most powerful and aggressive ruler of Haryanka dynasty and followed his father’s expansionist policy through military conquest.
Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT
