The first and most popular ruler of the Magadha dynasty was:

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The first and most popular ruler of the Magadha dynasty was Ajatshatru. Ajatshatru was raised at Rajagriha by his capable father. The son of Bimbisara and monarch of Magadha, Ajatshatru, was a man of great ambition. From 493 BCE to 462 BCE, he ruled over Magadha. He captured Kosala and incorporated the Kashi kingdom. During his reign, Magadha became the most powerful state in northern India after annexing the Vajjis empire.

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