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Monday, August 20, 2018

Ajatshatru

Ajatshatru
Ajathashathru was the ruler of Haryanka dynasty.
Ajathashthru was the son of Bimbisara.
Ajathashathru ruled from 492 BC to 460 BC.
To capture throne he killed his own father. First incident of patricide in India.
Ajathashathru was the contemporary of Buddha. Buddha died during his reign.
Ajathashathru convened the 1st Buddhist council in Rajagriha.
Ajathashathru was succeeded by his son Udayin.


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