alleryPrasenajit of Kosala made an alliance with Magadha through his sister's marriage to whom?
AAjatashatru
BMahapadma Nanda
CKing Bimbisara
DKing Udayana
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. King Bimbisara
1. Prasenajit's sister was married to a Magadhan king.
2. That king was Bimbisara, and part of Kasi was given as dowry.
3. Ajatashatru was Bimbisara's son and later fought Prasenajit.
_Source: Wikipedia, Mahajanapadas, section Kosala_
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