The Haryanka dynasty is believed to have been the second ruling dynasty of Magadha, an empire of ancient India, which succeeded the mythological Barhadratha dynasty. The reign of this dynasty probably began in the middle of 6 th century BCE. Initially, the capital was Rajagriha. Later, it was shifted to Pataliputra, near the present day Patna in India. Brihadaratha founded the dynasty around 566BCE, although Bimbisara, his grandson, significantly expanded the dynasty's boundaries during his rule from 544BCE to 492BCE. Thus Bimbisara is considered as the main founder of the dynasty. This dynasty was succeeded by the Shishunaga dynasty.