How did Ajatashatru come to power in Magadha?
Forcefully took over from his father
Inherited the throne
Elected by the people
Won a battle
Answer
Ajatashatru forcefully took over the kingdom of Magadha from his father, King Bimbisara. He imprisoned his father and began his rule, following policies of conquest and expansion.
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