Magadha
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Mahajanapada PeriodMagadha among the 16 great ancient kingdoms.
Magadha-based rule under Kanva dynasty
Cyclopean Wall of Rajgir which encircled the former capital of Magadha, Rajgir. Among the oldest pieces of cyclopean masonry in the world
Magadha kingdom coin, c. 430–320 BCE, Karshapana
Magadha kingdom coin, c. 350 BCE, Karshapana
Ajatashatru
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Ajatasattu or Ajatashatru in the Buddhist tradition, or Kunika and Kuniya in the Jain tradition, was one of the most important kings of the Haryanka dynasty of Magadha in East India. He was the son of
Ajatashatru worships the Buddha, relief from the Bharhut Stupa at the Indian Museum, Kolkata
Royal procession leaving Rajagriha, possibly depicting Ajatashatru, from Sanchi
The eastern Gangetic plain after Ajātasattu's conquest of Kosala
Wall painting of King Ajatashatru, his Queen, and his Minister Varshakara from the Kizil Caves (c. 251-403 AD).