Which one among the following rulers established Pataliputra as the capital of the Magadhan Empire?
- A. Bimbisara
- B. Bindusara
- C. Ajatashatru ✓
- D. Ashoka
Correct Answer: C. Ajatashatru
Explanation
Ajatashatru built a fort at Pataligrama, which laid the foundation for Pataliputra. His son Udayin later formally shifted the capital there.
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