Ancient History PYQ 77 of 208 · 6th Century BCE - Political Condition

Which one was the capital of Magadha?

  1. APataliputra
  2. BVaishali
  3. CGirivraj (Rajagriha)
  4. DChampa

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Correct answer: (c) Girivraj (Rajagriha)

Explanation

Girivraja, that is Rajagriha. The Puranas make the Brihadratha dynasty the first to rule Magadha, with Jarasandha ruling from Girivraja.

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