Ancient History PYQ 71 of 208 · 6th Century BCE - Political Condition

In which century did the first Magadhan Empire rise?

  1. AFourth Century B.C.
  2. BSixth Century B.C.
  3. CSecond Century B.C.
  4. DFirst Century B.C.

42nd BPSC (Pre) 1997-98

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Correct answer: (b) Sixth Century B.C.

Explanation

The sixth century BCE. Bimbisara (c. 544-492 BCE) of the Haryanka dynasty is the real architect of Magadha's rise.

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