Question

how did bimbisara rule his empire?

Answer 1

According to the tradition, Bimbisara was imprisoned by his son Ajatashatru to ascend the throne of the kingdom of Magadha. Ajatashatru later ordered his father's release after the birth of his first child, but by then it was too late and Bimbisara had already died. This was reported to have taken place around 491 BC.

Reign: c. 544 – c. 492 BC (52 years) or c. 400 BC

Father: Bhattiya

Dynasty: Haryanka

Religion: Jainism, Buddhism

Answer 2

Bimbisara (c. 558 – c. 491 BC or during the late 5th century BC) also known as Seniya or Shrenika in the Jain histories[4]was a King of Magadha (r. 543 – 492 BC or c. 400 BC) and belonged to the Haryanka dynasty.
He was the son of Bhattiya.
His expansion of the kingdom, especially his annexation of the kingdom of Anga to the east, is considered to have laid the foundations for the later expansion of the Maurya Empire.

Founder of Haryanka dynastyReignc. 544 – c. 492 BC (52 years) or c. 400 BCPredecessorBhattiyaSuccessorAjatashatru

Born558 BCDied491 BCSpouseKosala Devi
Chellana
KshemaIssueAjatashatru, Abhay Dynasty Haryanka Father BhattiyaReligion Jainism, Buddhism

He is also known for his cultural achievements and was a great friend and protector of the Buddha.
Bimbisara—according to Hiuen Tsang—built the city of Rajgir (Rajagriha), famous in Buddhist writings (others attribute the city's foundation to his successor).
He was succeeded on the throne by his son Ajatashatru.