Multiple choice

Who among the following was not a contemporary of the other three?

  1. Bimbisara

  2. Gautam Buddha

  3. Milinda

  4. Prasenjit
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Explanation

Bimbisara belonged to the Haryanka dynasty. Magdha empire came into prominence under him. He was a contemporary of the Buddha. He strengthened his position by marriage alliances. His first wife was the sister of Prasenjit (son of king of Koshala), who was also a contemporary of the Buddha.

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