Who established Pattilputra ?

Pataliputra (also spelled Pataliputra or Pattilputra) was a city in ancient India that was the capital of the Magadha Kingdom and later the Maurya and Gupta empires. The city was known for its grandeur and was considered one of the most important political and economic centers of ancient India.

It is not clear who established the city of Pataliputra. It was said to have been founded by a ruler of the Mahabharata epic, known as Udayana. According to legends and some Hindu epics the city was founded by Ajatshatru, the king of Magadha empire. However, these legends are considered mythical.

Historians believe that the city was likely established by a ruler of the Magadha Kingdom, which was one of the most powerful kingdoms in ancient India during the time of the Buddha, around the 6th century BCE. The kingdom was located in the region of modern-day Bihar, India and its capital was initially Rajagriha. However, Pataliputra soon emerged as the new capital of the kingdom and became one of the most powerful and influential cities in the region, due to its strategic location on the banks of the Ganges River and its role as a major center of trade and commerce.

Pataliputra was considered as the center of power in ancient India and It was visited by Alexander the Great, who wanted to conquers the city but failed to do so. It was also the capital of Maurya and Gupta empires and one of the most grand and important city in ancient world.