Emperor of Magadha & Convener of the First Buddhist Council• Granth: Itihasa & Biographies
King Ajatashatru
राजा अजातशत्रु
The ambitious king of Magadha who invented the catapult (Mahashilakantaka) and war chariot with scythes (Rathamusala), and hosted the First Buddhist Council at Rajgir (483 BCE).
Known Epithets & Aliases
KunikaBuilder of Pataliputra
Significance & Lore
Ajatashatru's strategic foresight founded Pataliputra (modern Patna), which served as India's imperial capital for nearly a millennium.
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Key Attributes & Weapons
- ✦First Buddhist Council Host
- ✦Founder of Pataliputra Fortress
- ✦Military Inventions
- ✦Magadhan Expansionist
Canonical Reference
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