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The first ruler of Haryanka dynasty to rule Magadha was ____________.

A

Bimbisara

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Ajatshatru

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Samudragupta

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Mahapadmananda

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Solution

The correct option is A Bimbisara
Bimbisara was the first ruler of Haranyaka dynasty to ascend the throne of Magadha. Under him, Magadha kept expanding and soon stretched over a very large area. Bimbisara even conquered other Mahajanapadas like Avanti, and its capital Mahishmati was taken over.

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