Question

Bimbisar belonged to the dynasty of
1. Lichchavi
2. Gupta
3. Haryanka
4. None of the above

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Haryanka

The correct answer is Haryanaka.

• Bimbisar belonged to the dynasty of Haryanaka.

• Haryanaka ​Dynasty (544 BC-412 BC):
  • Bimbisara (544 BC-492 BC):
    • He was the founder of the Haryanaka dynasty with the capital Rajagriha.
    • Magadha came into prominence under the leadership of Bimbisara.
    • He was known as Seniya, he was the first Indian king who had a regular and standing army.
    • He built the city of New Rajagriha.

• Other rulers of the Haryanaka ​Dynasty were Ajatashatru, Udayin, Anuruddha, Munda, and Naga-Dasak.
• Naga-Dasak was replaced by Shishunaga, who then gave birth to the Shishunaga Dynasty.
• Shishunaga Dynasty ruled from 413 BC-344 BC.