Asked: 53rd to 55th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2011medium Level
ID: 693f1399128ec97c3fdfced6
QUESTION STATEMENT:
अजातशत्रु के वंश का नाम क्या था?
What was the name of the dynasty of Ajatshatru?
SELECT CORRECT OPTION:
A
Maurya
मौर्य
B
CorrectHaryanka
हर्यंक
C
Nanda
नंद
D
Gupta
गुप्त
Official Solution & Explanation:
Correct Answer: Option B (Haryanka)
मगध का शासक अजातशत्रु (492-460 ई.पू.) अपने पिता हर्यक वंश के संस्थापक बिंबिसार की हत्या कर राजगद्दी पर बैठा था। इसकी हत्या भी इसके पुत्र उदयिन (कौशाम्बी के वत्स राजा उदयन से भिन्न) ने कर दी थी।
The ruler of Magadha, Ajatashatru (492-460 BC) killed his father Bimbisara, the founder of Haryanka dynasty and sat on the throne. He was also killed by his son Udayin (different from the king Udayan of Vatsa) for the same reason.
Subject: Indian History•Topic: History of Ancient India•Subtopic: Sixth Century BCE. Political Conditions
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