Primary Historical Facts Related To Ajatashatru
Here are the primary facts related to this story. Ajatashatru (c. 492 BC-460 BC) was probably the second king of the Haryanka dynasty. The Haryanka dynasty (c. 544 BCE - c. 413 BC) was an imperial dynasty of ancient India, which came into the limelight of history when their King Bimbisara spread his influence through conquests and strategic marriage alliances. King Bimbisara’s capital was situated at a place called Girivraj, which is the modern town of Rajgir in the Indian state of Bihar. King Bimbisara’s only son was Ajatashatru.
The name Ajatashatru can be translated to mean a person who has no living enemies or a person for whom no enemies ever existed. True to his name, this ruler in Indian history made sure that nobody interfered with his chosen path, not even his own father. When Ajatashatru was born, Bimbisara was overjoyed to have a son. However, legend has it that the birth of this prince was preceded many bad omens.