Bimbisara was the king of which dynasty?

A. Haryanka

B. Maurya

C. Shunga

D. Nanda

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Bimbisara was the son of Bhattiya, a chieftain. He ascended to throne at the age of 15 in 543 BC. He established the Haryanka dynasty laid the foundations of Magadha by fortification of a village, which later became the city of Pataliputra. Bimbisara's first capital was at Girivraja (identified with Rajagriha).