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Q: Initially, Rajagriha, the Prakit name for present day Rajgir in _____, was the capital of Magadha.
  • A. Bengal
  • B. Odisha
  • C. Punjab
  • D. Bihar
Correct Answer: Option D - Rajagriha (Giribraj) the capital of the ancient Magadha empire was located in Bihar. Magadha empire included the modern day area of Patna, Gaya and Sahabad of Bihar. The emergence of Magadha empire as one of the Sixteen Mahajanapadas coincided with the rule of the Haryanka Dynasty. After this the Shishunaga Dynasty and the Nanda Dynasty ruled. Among the powerful rulers of Magadha were Bimbisara, Ajatshatru, Udayin, Kalashoka and Mahapadmananda.
D. Rajagriha (Giribraj) the capital of the ancient Magadha empire was located in Bihar. Magadha empire included the modern day area of Patna, Gaya and Sahabad of Bihar. The emergence of Magadha empire as one of the Sixteen Mahajanapadas coincided with the rule of the Haryanka Dynasty. After this the Shishunaga Dynasty and the Nanda Dynasty ruled. Among the powerful rulers of Magadha were Bimbisara, Ajatshatru, Udayin, Kalashoka and Mahapadmananda.

Explanations:

Rajagriha (Giribraj) the capital of the ancient Magadha empire was located in Bihar. Magadha empire included the modern day area of Patna, Gaya and Sahabad of Bihar. The emergence of Magadha empire as one of the Sixteen Mahajanapadas coincided with the rule of the Haryanka Dynasty. After this the Shishunaga Dynasty and the Nanda Dynasty ruled. Among the powerful rulers of Magadha were Bimbisara, Ajatshatru, Udayin, Kalashoka and Mahapadmananda.