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Consider the following statements:  1. During the reign of Bimbisara and Ajatasatru, the prosperity of Magadha reached its zenith. 2. Ajatasatru defeated Brahmadatta of Anga and annexed that kingdom. Which among the following statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:  1. During the reign of Bimbisara and Ajatasatru, the prosperity of Magadha reached its zenith. 2. Ajatasatru defeated Brahmadatta of Anga and annexed that kingdom. Which among the following statements is/are correct? Correct Answer 1 only

The correct answer is 1 only.

Key Points

  • Magadha was endowed by nature with certain geographical and strategic advantages.
  • Rajagriha was the capital of Magadha.
  • During the reign of Bimbisara and Ajatasatru, the prosperity of Magadha reached its zenith. Hence statement 1 is correct.
  • Bimbisara belonged to the Haryanka dynasty. He consolidated his position by matrimonial alliances.
    • His first matrimonial alliance was with the ruling family of Kosala.
    • Bimbisara also undertook many expeditions and added more territories to his empire.
    • He maintained friendly relations with Avanti.
    • He defeated Brahmadatta of Anga and annexed that kingdom. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
  • Ajatasatru was the son of Bimbisara.
  • The reign of Ajatasatru was remarkable for his military conquests.

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