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AJATHASATRU Pataliputra (jan 1, 492 BC – jan 1, 460 BC)

Description:

He fortified Rajagriha and adopted a policy of Conquest.
He fought against Kosala, after defeated his Maternal
Uncle Prasenajith he get Kashi.

Ajathasatru sent a ‘Brahmin’ minister Vassakkara to sow
discord among the Vajjis.
“Mahasila Kanthaka” (Stone Catapult) and
“Rathamusala” (Chariot with Blade) were two
equipment's used by him in this war.
Magadha became a superpower in North India under
Ajathasatru.

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Date:

jan 1, 492 BC
jan 1, 460 BC
~ 32 years