Who founded the city of Pataliputra?

Udayin, the successor of Ajatshatru, laid the foundation of Pataliputra at the confluence of the Son and Ganga rivers.

Historical Site Classification

UPSC Archival Analysis

Pataliputra is not an Indus Valley Civilization site; it was a major city and imperial capital during the later historical period of ancient India.

Exam Year

2013

Evidence Source

ID: HIS_ANC_2013_175 Ref: Standard Educational Reference