Who among the following king was contemporary to Buddha? |ForumIAS

Q. Who among the following king was contemporary to Buddha?

[A] Ashoka

[B] Ajatashatru

[C] Bimbisara

[D] Bindusara

Answer: C

Notes:

Bimbisara, who was a contemporary of Buddha, started the process of empire building. It was strengthened by his son Ajatashatru and then by the Nandas.

Source: Tamil Nadu state board class.