B.P.S.C. (CDPO) (Pre) 2005
What was the name of the dynasty of Ajatashatru?
aMaurya
bHaryanka✓ Correct
cNanda
dGupta
Explanation
Ajatashatru (492–460 BCE), the ruler of Magadha, ascended the throne after killing his father Bimbisara, the founder of the Haryanka dynasty. He too was killed by his son Udayin (different from Udayana, the Vatsa king of Kaushambi).
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