Bimbisar's Curse

In the heart of ancient India, the Magadh Empire was ruled by many dynasties. The first dynasty to rule Magadh was the Haryanka Dynasty (544-413 BC). During what was widely regarded as the empire's golden age, Bimbisar, a contemporary of both Gautama Buddha and Mahavira, ascended the throne at age fifteen and ruled for over fifty glorious years.