Multiple choice

The first ruler responsible for the rise of Magadha was-

  1. Bindusara

  2. Ajatashatru

  3. Bimbisara

  4. Vasudeva

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Bimbisara was the first major ruler of the Haryanka dynasty and is credited with laying the foundation for Magadha's expansion through matrimonial alliances and conquest. Ajatashatru was his son who further expanded the kingdom, but Bimbisara is recognized as the initial architect of its rise.