Bimbisara (shronika ): 544 BC -492 BC
He was the founder of Haryanka dynasty.
Magadha came into prominence under the leadership of Bimbisara.
He was a contemporary of Gautama Buddha.
He married the princesses of Kosala ( Kosaldevi / Mahakosala – sister
Kosal King Prasenjit, ), Lichchhavi (Chellana – sister of Lichchhavi Head
Chetaka ) and Madra (Khema- daughtrer of Madra King) ,which helped him in his expansionist policy.
He gained a part of Kashi as the dowry in his marriage with the sister of
king Prasenjit of Kosala.
He conquered Anga.
He sent a royal physician, Jivaka to Ujjain, when Avanti King Pradyota
was attacked by jaundice.
Known
as Seniya. He was the first Indian king who had a regular sand standing army.
He built the city of New Rajagriha