The Bimbisara Jail, also known as Bimbisara’s Jail, is a historical site located in Rajgir, Bihar, India. It is associated with King Bimbisara, who was one of the early rulers of the Magadha region and a contemporary of Lord Buddha. According to Buddhist texts and historical accounts, King Bimbisara was imprisoned in this jail by his son, Ajatashatru, who usurped the throne. Ajatashatru was King Bimbisara’s own son from a different queen and had a complicated relationship with his father. The exact reasons for Bimbisara’s imprisonment vary in different accounts, but it is generally believed to have been a power struggle within the royal family.
August 25, 2025
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