4. What steps were taken by Bimbisara to strengthen his position?
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Explanation: Bimbisara was the ruler of Magadha, He came from the Haryanka dynasty. Through matrimonial alliances he strengthened his postion and prosperity. He again married Khema of the royal house of Madra in central Punjab. He defeated Brahmadatta of Anga and captured his empire.
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Bimbisara was the most remarkable king of the pre Mauryan dynasties of Magadha. He was a man with clear perspectives. He used the policy of marital alliances to expand his kingdom, a tradition which was not yet seen in any dynasty. He also used a policy of sending envoys to strengthen the bilateral relationships.
He send Jivaka, a Vaidya (doctor) to the king of Avanti who was suffering from a disease most probably jaundice .
He also received an ambassador from the King of Taxila.
Bimbisara had 4 wives. These wives were a result of Bimbisara’s Policy of dynastic alliances. His chief queen was Khema. The 4 queen of Bimbisara were
Kosaladevi, sister of Pasendi or Prasenjit of Aiksvaka dynasty. Kashi was given to Bimbisara as a dowry gift in his marriage with Kosaladevi.
Chellena the daughter of Cetaka or Chetaka, the Licchhavi King of Vaishali who was brother of Trishla, mother of Mahavira.
Khema or Kshemawas daughter of Madra King of Punjab.
Vaidehi was daughter of Videha King.
This proves that Bimbisara used matrimonial alliances to expand his kingdom. For example Kosaladevi brought Kasi under his rule, however, Kashi later became the cause of hostility between his son Ajatshatru and his brother in law Pasendi.
Bimbisara was great in military skills as well. He defeated Brahamdatta of Anga and annexed Anga in Magadha. Further territories were also annexed to Magadha by Bimbisara