Which contemporary king of the Buddha built the 'Velavan' Mahavihara at Rajgriha?

Correct Answer: Bimbisara

Subject: history

Bimbisara
Ajatashatru
Ashoka
Prasenajit

Explanation: • Bimbisara (Haryanka dynasty, 543–491 BC) — major patron of the Buddha • Donated Veluvana (Bamboo Grove) near Rajgriha — FIRST dedicated property given to the Sangha • Also provided royal physician Jivaka to treat Buddha and monks • Bimbisara was later imprisoned and starved to death by his son Ajatashatru • Other royal patron: Prasenajit of Kosala — donated Jetavana grove (via merchant Anathapindika) • Key fact: Veluvana = first Buddhist monastery / institutional headquarters