Ajatashatru Fort

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Ajatashatru Fort is an ancient defensive stronghold in Rajgir, Bihar, traditionally associated with the Magadha king Ajatashatru and significant in early Buddhist and Jain history.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf archaeological site
fort
tourist attraction
associatedWith Ajatashatru
linked to: Ajātaśatru

Buddhism
Jainism
Magadha
builtFor defense
country India
culturalSignificance important site in Buddhist tradition
important site in Jain tradition
important site in Magadhan history
district Nalanda district
era ancient Magadha period
hasType defensive stronghold
heritage early Buddhist history
early Jain history
locatedIn Bihar
India
Nalanda district
Rajgir
material brick
stone
namedAfter Ajatashatru
linked to: Ajātaśatru
near Rajgir hills
linked to: Griddhakuta Hill

ancient Rajgir city walls
partOf ancient city of Rajagriha
linked to: Rajagriha
region Magadh region
religiousSignificance Buddhist pilgrimage context
Jain pilgrimage context
state Bihar
tourism popular historical site in Rajgir

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Rajgir hasSite Ajatashatru Fort