Ajatashatru was a powerful ruler of the Haryanka Dynasty of Magadha. He expanded Magadha’s territory through wars with neighboring kingdoms and strengthened its position as the dominant power in North India. He was also an important figure in the early growth of Buddhism and Jainism. Ajatashatru , the ruler of Magadha, was a significant figure in ancient Indian history, known for his military prowess, political acumen, and ambitious conquests. His reign marked a crucial period in the history of Magadha, a powerful kingdom in ancie... Ajatashatru was a king of Magadha in East India, who ruled in the 5th century BCE. He was the son of Bimbisara and a contemporary of Mahavira and Gautama Buddha. He conquered the republic of Vaishali and the kingdom of Kosala, and founded Pataliputra as his capital.
