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What is Ajatashatru famous for?
Ajatashatru occupied Kashi and captured the smaller kingdoms. Magadha under Ajatashatru became the most powerful kingdom in North India. He is the inventor of two weapons used in war: the rathamusala (scythed chariot) and the mahashilakantaka (engine to eject big stones).
Who is the most famous king of the Magadha dynasty?
Bimbisara
Bimbisara, (born c. 543—died 491 bce), one of the early kings of the Indian kingdom of Magadha. His expansion of the kingdom, especially his annexation of the kingdom of Anga to the east, is considered to have laid the foundations for the later expansion of the Mauryan empire.
Why was Bimbisara important?
Bimbisara was the most remarkable king of the pre Mauryan dynasties of Magadha. He used the policy of marital alliances to expand his kingdom, a tradition which was not yet seen in any dynasty. He also used a policy of sending envoys to strengthen the bilateral relationships.
Why did Ajatashatru send his minister to the Buddha?
He was the son of King Bimbisara and was a contemporary of both Mahavira and Gautama Buddha. He forcefully took over the kingdom of Magadha from his father and imprisoned him. Ajatasattu wanted to attack the Vajjis, he sent his minister named Vassakara to the Buddha to get his advice on the matter.
What was the capital of Vaishali?
Vaishali, Pali Vesali, city of ancient India, north of Patna, northwestern Bihar state, on the Gandak River. In antiquity Vaishali was the capital of the Licchavi republic and was closely associated with the early histories of both Buddhism and Jainism.
Why did Ajatashatru sent his minister to the Buddha?
Both the Jain and Buddhist sources claim that Ajatashatru followed their paths. Ajatashatru visited Gautama Buddha when he realised his mistake of executing his own father. He also supported the followers of all other religions who came to his kingdom of Magadha at that time.
Why is bimbisara called shrenik?
Jainism. Bimbisara is referred to as Shrenika of Rajgir in Jain literature who became a devotee of Jainism impressed by the calmness of Jain Mun Yamadhar. He frequently visited Samavasarana of Lord Mahavira seeking answers to his queries.