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QUICK CHRONOLOGY  The Magadha Kingdom was one of the most powerful states in ancient India. It saw the rise and fall of several dynasties, shaping Indian history. Below is a family tree representation of the major ruling dynasties of Magadha: 1. Haryanka Dynasty (544 BCE – 413 BCE) Bimbisara (544–492 BCE) → Expanded Magadha, contemporary of Buddha. Ajatashatru (492–460 BCE) → Killed his father, expanded empire, introduced war machines. Udayin (460–440 BCE) → Established Pataliputra as the capital. Successors (Anuruddha, Munda, Nagadasaka) were weak rulers. End of Haryanka Dynasty: Overthrown by the Shishunaga Dynasty. 2. Shishunaga Dynasty (413 BCE – 345 BCE) Shishunaga (413–395 BCE) → Defeated the Avanti Kingdom. Kalashoka (395–367 BCE) → Presided over the Second Buddhist Council . Successors (unknown names) ruled briefly. End of Shishunaga Dynasty: Overthrown by Mahapadma Nanda. 3. Nanda Dynasty (345 BCE – 321 BCE) Mahapadma Nanda (345–329...