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Bimbisara and Ajatashatru played crucial roles in the early expansion of Magadha. Bimbisara conquered Anga and used diplomatic marriage alliances, while Ajatashatru continued expansion through major conflicts with Kosala and the Vajji confederacy.
After the Haryankas, the Shishunaga dynasty maintained Magadha's growing power and is associated with the absorption of Avanti. The Nandas then developed Magadha into an exceptionally wealthy and militarily powerful state. Mahapadma Nanda is associated with major expansion, while Dhana Nanda is generally regarded as the last Nanda ruler before the rise of Chandragupta Maurya.
