According to ancient historical chronicles like the Mahavamsa, what major internal social and political crisis occurred in Magadha that led directly to the downfall of the Haryanka line and the election of Shishunaga as king?

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Buddhist records single out the Haryanka line as a dynasty of parricides. Bimbisara was murdered by Ajatashatru, who was overthrown by his son Udayin, and the pattern continued down to Munda and Nagadasaka. Disgusted by this absolute lack of moral legitimacy, the citizens of Magadha revolted, drove the last ruler out, and elected an experienced and capable minister named Shishunaga to initiate a new dynasty.

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