Q. Consider the following statements regarding Ajatsatru:

1. Ajatashatru faced a formidable rival in the rulership of Avanti.
2. Ajatashatru was succeeded by Udayin.

Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: According to Buddhist history, Bimbisara ruled Magadha for 52 years from 544 BC to 492 BC, with his son Ajatashatru (492–460 BC) succeeding him. Ajatashatru killed his father and captured the throne for himself. He followed an aggressive policy of expansion throughout his reign. Ajatashatru faced a formidable rival in the rulership of Avanti. Avanti had defeated the Vatsa of Kaushambi and now threatened to attack Magadha. To counter this threat, Ajatashatru started the fortification of Rajgir. The remains of the walls can still be seen. However, the trio invasion did not take place during his lifetime. Ajatashatru was succeeded by Udayin (460–444 BCE), his rule is significant as he built the fort at Patna at the confluence of the Ganges and the Son.