Question

    Who is credited with the establishment of the ancient

    city of Pataliputra?
    A Ashoka Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Udayin Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Chandra Gupta Maurya Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Ajatashatru Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Pataliputra, which is the modern-day city of Patna in Bihar, India, was founded by King Udayin. He established it in the 5th century BCE as the capital of the Magadha kingdom, which later became the center of power for the Mauryan Empire.

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