Practice - First amongst the sixteen: Magadha
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Practice Questions
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What does 'mahajanapada' refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about the political divisions in ancient India.
Who was Bimbisara?
💡 Hint: Consider the rulers of Magadha from the section.
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What was the capital of Magadha before it was moved to Pataliputra?
💡 Hint: This city was among the hills and served as the original stronghold.
True or false: Elephants were not used by Magadha in battles.
💡 Hint: Recall the military strategies mentioned!
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Evaluate how the geographical features of Magadha compared to another mahajanapada like Kosala influenced their political developments.
💡 Hint: Consider how different landscapes affect economic and military abilities.
Discuss how internal conflict, as seen with Ajatasattu's rise to power, could have long-term effects on a state's stability.
💡 Hint: Think about historical examples of internal conflict and its consequences.
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