Multiple choice Who founded the city of Pataliputra? Bimbisara Ajatashatru Udayin Asoka Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Udayin, son of Ajatashatru, founded Pataliputra (modern-day Patna) around 490 BCE as a fortified capital city near the confluence of the Ganges and Son rivers. It became one of ancient India's greatest cities.