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Who founded the city of Pataliputra which later became the capital of Magadha?

Bakhitiyar Khilji

Bimbisara

Ajatashatru

Chirand

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The Haryanka dynasty, founded in 684 BC, ruled Magadha from the city of Rajgriha (modern Rajgir). The two well-known kings from this dynasty were Bimbisara and his son Ajatashatru, who imprisoned his father to ascend the throne. Ajatashatru founded the city of Pataliputra which later became the capital of Magadha.

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