Consider the following statements related to Bimbisara:
1. Bimbisara was the king of Magadha from Haryanka dynasty.
2. Bimbisara build his capital at Patliputra (modern Patna), which is surrounded by fi ve rivers.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation:
Explanation: Statement 2 is incorrect: Bimbisara built his capital at Rajgir which was called Girivraja at that time. Supplementary notes: Bimbisara Bimbisara (545-493 BC): Magadha came into prominence under the leadership of Bimbisara who belonged to Haryanka dynasty. Bimbisara built his capital at Rajgir which was called Girivraja at that time. It was surrounded by fi ve hills and cyclopean walls which are examples of earliest Indian stone architecture. The Nandas succeeded in establishing a great empire which covered a large part of northern India and part of the south. Dhan Nanda was the last ruler of this dynasty.