Why is Ajatashatru considered important in the history of Magadha?

Because he further increased the power of Magadha

Direct answer: Option B, because Ajatashatru further increased the power of Magadha. Ajatashatru was an important ruler of the Haryanka dynasty and succeeded Bimbisara. He continued the expansion and consolidation of Magadha through warfare, political action and control of strategic areas. Magadha later became the base of large north Indian empires, so rulers who strengthened it were historically important. Option A is wrong because Ajatashatru was connected with Magadha, not the Chola kingdom of South India. Option B is correct because his rule helped make Magadha a stronger political power. Option C is wrong because the Taj Mahal was built much later under Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Option D is wrong because the Delhi Sultanate began many centuries later and Ajatashatru did not found it. Memory cue: Ajatashatru follows Bimbisara and strengthens Magadha.

This is a Class 10 General Knowledge question. Chapter: Indian History. Topic: Famous Indian Rulers.