Udayin

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Udayin was an ancient Indian king of the Haryanka dynasty, best known for establishing Pataliputra as a major political and urban center in the Magadha kingdom.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf historical figure
king
monarch of Magadha
associatedCity Pataliputra
associatedRiver Ganges
capitalFounded Pataliputra
capitalOfHisReign Pataliputra
civilization Ancient Indian civilization
country Ancient India
linked to: ancient India
dynasty Haryanka dynasty
era Iron Age India
father Ajatashatru
linked to: Ajātaśatru
historicalRegion Magadha
knownFor developing Pataliputra as an urban center
establishing Pataliputra as a major political center
languageContext likely associated with early Indo-Aryan languages
locatedInTime 5th century BCE (approximate)
name Udayin
politicalRole expander of Magadha’s administrative center
predecessor Ajatashatru
linked to: Ajātaśatru
realm Kingdom of Magadha
linked to: Nanda Empire
region Bihar
reignOver Magadha
religiousContext contemporary of early Buddhism
royalHouse Haryanka dynasty
successor Anuruddha
successorDynastyContext early Magadhan imperial phase
title King of Magadha
urbanDevelopmentRole promoter of Pataliputra’s urban growth

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Pataliputra foundedBy Udayin
Udayin name Udayin