Bimbisara was a contemporary of Gautama Buddha and Mahavira. He significantly expanded the territory of Magadha.
Bimbisara was from the
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 3 2022 · Topic: Sixth century B.C.E - Political Condition (Rise of Magadha: Early rulers (Bimbisara, Ajatashatru) and expansionist policies)
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