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The prince who was responsible for the death of his father was

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Ajatashatru
  2. Chandapradyota
  3. Prasenjit
  4. Udayin

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Ajatashatru

Explanation: The correct answer is A. Ajatashatru. Ajatashatru, a ruler of the Haryanka dynasty, was the son of King Bimbisara of Magadha. Historical and Buddhist texts indicate that Ajatashatru imprisoned and later caused the death of his father to ascend the throne around 492 BCE.