Pre-Maurayas:- Haryak Dynasty, Shishunag dynasty, Nanda Dynasty

Pre-Maurayas:- Haryak Dynasty, Shishunag dynasty,Nanda Dynasty Haryak Dynasty:-(544 BC) Rise of Madadh Empire. The founder of Haryak Dynasty was Bimbisara. Bimisara founded the city of "Rajgiri/Grivraja" and made it the Capital of Magadh. Bimisara used marriage alliances to expand his kingdom.He had three wives:- Kosala Licchavi Mudra clan Ajatshatru was the son who Bimbisara, who killed his father for the throne. Ajatshatru was also known as " Pitrahanta" and got the title Kunik. He used to weapons Mahashilakantak & Rathamshala. In the time of Ajatshatru, 1st Buddhist council was held. He was succeeded by his son "Ujjain". Ujjain was the founder of Patliputra and made it the capital of Magadha. Note:- Last Ruler of Haryak Dynasty was NAGA-DASAK. Shishunaga Dynasty:-(412-345 BC) Shishunaga was the founder of "Shishunaga Dynasty". He was the Minister of Naga-dasak and killed him. Shishunaga shifted c...