B.P.S.C. CDPO 2018
Pradyota was the king of–
aKasi
bKosala
cMagadha
dAvanti✓ Correct
eNone of the above/More than one of the above
Explanation
(16) General Studies During Buddha’s time, the king of Avanti was Chandapradyota. The Vatsa king Udayana married his daughter Vasavadatta, which is mentioned in the play Swapnavasavadatta written by Bhasa. Ancient Avanti was mainly the region of modern Malwa, and it had two parts: the capital of Northern Avanti was Ujjayini, and the capital of Southern Avanti was Mahishmati.
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