Multiple choice general knowledge history Ashoka the Great was the son of this magadha ruler. Bimbisara Bindusara AjathShatru Dasaratha Maurya Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Ashoka the Great was the son of Bindusara, the second Mauryan emperor. Bimbisara was Bindusara's grandfather (not Ashoka's father), Ajatshatru was a pre-Mauryan ruler, and Dasaratha was Ashoka's grandson who succeeded him.