Question

Why did Ajatashatru fortify Pataliputra​

Answer 1

Answer:

Ajatashatru followed policies of conquest and expansion. He defeated his neighbours including the king of Kosala; his brothers, when at odds with him, went to Kashi, which had been given to Bimbisara as dowry. This led to a war between Magadha and Kosala.

Answer 2

Ajatashatru fortified  Pataliputra​ as the security measures against the repeated attack of from invading lichhavis of Vaishali.

Explanation:

• Ajatashatru took over the kingdom of Maghada from his father and went on to imprison him. After his war, the republic of Vesali was captured.

• He did rely on the policies of expansion and conquest. For this reason, he went on to defeat the king of Khosla along with his brothers who did not like his views.

• To strengthen the defense of Maghada he formed a fort known as Patali. In due course of time, it becomes a village known as Pataliputra.

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