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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 43

SSC GD Constable (English) - 3 March 2019 Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q43

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Name the Indian ruler of the Haryanka dynasty who was the son of Ajatashatru and who laid the foundation of the city of Pataliputra.

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Correct answer: B

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The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Udayin.

  • Udayin (c. 460-444 BCE) also known as Udayabhadra was the king of Magadha in ancient India.
  • He was the son and successor of the Haryanka king Ajatashatru.
  • He laid the foundation of the city of Pataliputra.
  • Udayin's reign came to an end when Mahapadma Nanda killed him in 444 BC.
  • He was the final monarch of the Haryanka Dynasty and was childless.
  • Haryanka Dynasty ruled for more than 130 years.