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Monday, August 20, 2018

Bimbisara

Bimbisara
Bimbisaara
King of Haryanka dynasty that existed in Magadha area.
Bimbisara ruled Magadha from 544 BC to 492 BC.
Bimbisara is considered as the actual founder of Haryanka dynasty.
Bimbisara was the contemporary of Lord Buddha.
Bimbisara's son was Ajathashathru.
Bimbisara's early capital was Rajgir / Rajagriha / Girivraja. This capital was surrounded by 5 hills and the fort wall surrounded by stone walls on all the side.
He was killed by his son Ajathashathru. This is the first incident of patricide in the history of India.

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