Based on correlation with dates in the Mahāvaṃsa and concluding that the Buddha died in 483 BC, Arthur Llewellyn Basham dated the accession of Ajatashatru to 491 BC. He … 展开

The feud between Ajatashatru and Licchavi during 484–468 BCE led to defeat of the latter.
The Jaina Tradition
Once Queen Padmavati, wife of Ajatashatru, was sitting in her balcony in the evening. She saw … 展开

The account of Ajatashatru's death recorded by historians is c. 461 BCE. The account of his death differs widely between Jain and Buddhist traditions. Other accounts point towards c. 460 BCE as the year of his death. 展开

Ajatashatru, also known as Kunika, was the son of Bimbisara. The ancient inscription in Government Museum, Mathura refers to him as vaidehi putra Ajatashatru Kunika "Ajatashatru Kunika, the son of Vaidehi." The story of Ajatashatru is found in the 展开

Ajatashatru moved his capital from Rajgriha to Champa due to death of his father. 展开

The Jaina tradition
According to the Nirayāvaliyā Suttā Ajatashatru was born to King Bimbisara and Queen Chellana, who … 展开

Ajatashatru is mentioned in both Jaina and Buddhist traditions.
The Uvavai/Aupapātika sutta, which is the first Upānga (see Jain Agamas) of the Jains throws light on the relation between Mahavira and Ajatashatru. It accounts that Ajatashatru held … 展开