SHRENIK BIMBSAR (601-552 BC)

King Bimbsar ascended the throne of Magadh in or about 587 BC was Shaishunakvanshi by clan. He was Chief listener of Bhagwan Mahavir's sermons. TO Bhagwan Mahavir, he put many critical questions. The answers to which explained the depth of Jain thought. King Shrenik initiated creation of Janpadas. After establishing his capital at Rajgriha, King Shrenik ordered construction of many Jain temples, stupas and chaityas. His sons Abhay Kumar, Meghat Kumar. Varishen, Kunika and others were followers and supporters of Jainism