Bimbisara: Contemporary of Mahavira & Gautama Buddha.
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Bimbisara?
1. Bimbisara was a contemporary of both Vardhamana Mahavira and Gautama Buddha.
2. He laid the foundation of the new capital at Pataliputra situated at the confluence of the two rivers, the Ganges and the Son.- Published on 21 Nov 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Only 1
- Udayin laid the foundation of the new capital at Pataliputra situated at the confluence of the two rivers, the Ganges and the Son.
- Bimbisara belonged to the Haryanka dynasty of Magadh kingdom . He married Kosaladevi, sister of Prasenajit.
- He was given the Kasi region as dowry which yielded large revenue. Bimbisara was a contemporary of both Vardhamana Mahavira and Gautama Buddha. However, both religions claim him as their supporter and devotee. He seems to have made numerous gifts to the Buddhist Sangha.
