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Q. Who among the following used the two innovative military weapons Mahashilakantaka and Rathamusala?

[A] Bimbisara

[B] Prasenjit

[C] Ajatashatru

[D] Udayabhadra

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Ajatashatru used two innovative military weapons: War engine, which was used to those stones like catapults (Mahashilakantaka) and Chariot with mace for mass-killing (Rathamusala).

Source: Poonam Dahiya

Q. Who among the following used the two innovative military weapons Mahashilakantaka and Rathamusala?

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