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Match Mahajanapada-Capital-
| Mahajanapada | Capital |
|---|---|
| A. Matsya | 1. Viratanagar |
| B. Anga | 2. Champa |
| C. Vatsa | 3. Kaushambi |
| D. Avanti | 4. Ujjayini |
Code:
(1) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
(2) A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
(3) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
(4) A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
Matsya-Viratanagar, Anga-Champa, Vatsa-Kaushambi, Avanti-Ujjayini. The correct matching is (1).
The Vajji Mahajanapada was a confederation of how many clans (Ganas)?
Vajji - This was a confederation of eight clans (Lichchhavi, Videh, Vajji, Jnatrika, Ugra, Bhoga, Kaurava).
In which Buddhist text is the list of 16 Mahajanapadas found?
The list of 16 Mahajanapadas is found in the Buddhist text 'Anguttara Nikaya'.
How many Mahajanapadas and Republics (Ganarajyas) of the 6th century BC are mentioned in the Buddhist text 'Anguttara Nikaya'?
The Buddhist text 'Anguttara Nikaya' mentions 16 Mahajanapadas (15 in North India, 1 Ashmaka in South India) and 10 Republics.
In which of the following texts is the list of sixteen Mahajanapadas (Podash Maha-Janapadas) of ancient India found? Select the correct answer using the codes given below-
The 16 Mahajanapadas are mentioned in the Jain text 'Bhagwati Sutra' and the Buddhist text 'Anguttara Nikaya'. The Buddhist text 'Digha Nikaya' mentions names of only 12 Janapadas in the Janabhuvana Sutta. Hence, the correct answer is 2 and 4.
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Which rivers contributed significantly to the transportation, water distribution, and fertility of land in Magadha?
The Ganga and Son rivers flowed through Magadha, which were very important for transportation, water distribution, and making the land fertile.
Match the following-
| Mahajanapada | Capital |
|---|---|
| A. Gandhar | 1. Mathura |
| B. Anga | 2. Takshila |
| C. Shurasen | 3. Shravasti |
| D. Kosal | 4. Champa |
Code:
(1) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
(2) A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
(3) A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
(4) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
Gandhar - Takshila, Anga - Champa, Shurasen - Mathura, Kosal - Shravasti. The correct matching is (2).
In ancient India, Champa was the capital of which Mahajanapada?
Anga - Located in the north-eastern part of Bihar, its capital was Champa (presently in Bhagalpur).
Name the capital of the ancient state of Vatsa
The capital of the Vatsa Mahajanapada was Kaushambi.
Match the Dynasty-Republic-
| Dynasty | Republic (Capital) |
|---|---|
| A. Videh | 1. Susumar |
| B. Kauliya | 2. Kapilvastu |
| C. Shakya | 3. Ramgram |
| D. Bhagg | 4. Mithila |
Code:
(1) A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
(2) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
(3) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
(4) A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
Videh-Mithila, Kauliya-Ramgram, Shakya-Kapilvastu, Bhagg-Susumar. The correct matching is (3).
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The Jain text from which the list of sixteen Mahajanapadas is obtained is:
The Jain text 'Bhagwati Sutra' mentions the sixteen Mahajanapadas - Anga, Magadha, Kashi, Kaushal, Vajji, Malla, Vatsa, Vanga, Malaya, Malava, Accha, Kocchi, Padya, Ladha, Avadha, Sambhuttara.
The names of the 16 Janapadas of the Mahajanapada era are often mentioned in Buddhist literature. Which of the following Janapadas are mentioned in Panini's Ashtadhyayi?
A. Magadha B. Ashmaka C. Kamboja D. Chedi E. Vatsa
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below-
The Mahajanapadas mentioned in Panini's Ashtadhyayi are - Magadha, Kashi, Kosala, Vajji, Kuru, Ashmaka, Avanti, Gandhara and Kamboja. According to the options, A, B and C are correct.
Which Mahajanapada was situated on the banks of the Godavari river?
Ashmaka - This Janapada was in the coastal region of the Godavari river. Its capital was Paudanya (presently 'Potan').
During the Mahabharata period, the Pandavas spent their exile in Viratnagar. This was the capital of which Mahajanapada?
Matsya: This Janapada was located in the eastern part of Rajasthan where Bharatpur, Alwar, and Jaipur districts are located. Its capital was Viratnagar (modern Bairat).
Why was Magadha the first among the sixteen Mahajanapadas?
Magadha was the most important Janapada. Due to the Ganga and Son rivers, agricultural yield was good, the region was filled with forests where elephants were available, and it had iron ore mines for making strong weapons.
Which pair is correctly matched?
King Chetak was the king of the Lichchhavi Republic; his daughter Chelna was married to the Magadha king Bimbisara.
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