Question

Which Magadha rulere was known as 'Seniya'?
1. Bimbisara
2. Ajatashatru
3. Mahapadma Nanda
4. Chandragupta Maurya

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Bimbisara

The correct answer is Bimbisara.

• King Bimbisara, who was also known as Shrenika or Seniya, was the son of King Bhattiya, the first king of the Haryanka dynasty.
• Bimbisara first annexed Anga to the east.
• King Bimbsara's successor Ajatashatru carried on further with the schemes of expansion.
  • He participated in the war with Anga.

Ajatashatru	He was known as Kunik. Dynasty- Haryanka (Magadh in East India) Founder- Bimbisar.Son of-Bimbisara(known as Shrenik). Contemporary of- Mahabir and Gautam Buddha.
Mahapadma Nanda	He was the first Emperor of the Nanda Empire of ancient India. He Created the First Great Empire of Northern India. He is also known as the destroyer of Kshatriyas.
Chandragupta Maurya	He was the founder of the Maurya Empire. He was taught and counseled by Chanakya (also known as Kautilya). He defeated Seleucus I Nicator, one of the successful satrapies of Alexander the Great.