Ancient History PYQ 21 of 208 · Vedic Age

Which city served as the capital of the ancient kingdom of Magadha during the early Vedic period?

  1. APataliputra
  2. BRajagriha
  3. CChampa
  4. DVaishali

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Correct answer: (b) Rajagriha

Explanation

Rajagriha, modern Rajgir. Magadha's first dynasty was the Brihadratha, named in the Rigveda.

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