Who was the founder of Pataliputra?
A
Bimbisara
B
Ajatashatru
C
Udayin
D
Kanishka
Correct Answer: Ajatashatru
The ancient city of Pataliputra was founded in the 5th century BCE by Ajatashatru, king of Magadha (South Bihar). His son Udaya (Udayin) made it the capital of Magadha, which it remained until the 1st century BCE.