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Q: Magadha Mahajanapada was surrounded by the ……. Rivers.
  • A. Ganga and Ghaghra
  • B. Ganga and Jhelum
  • C. Ganga and Yamuna
  • D. Ganga and Son
Correct Answer: Option D - Magadha was surrounded on all sides by the rivers Ganga and Son. These rivers were important for water transport, water supply and irrigation. Magadha was situated on the territory of Patna and Gaya districts of modern Bihar. Its ancient capital was Girivraj, later Rajgriha and Pataliputra were built.
D. Magadha was surrounded on all sides by the rivers Ganga and Son. These rivers were important for water transport, water supply and irrigation. Magadha was situated on the territory of Patna and Gaya districts of modern Bihar. Its ancient capital was Girivraj, later Rajgriha and Pataliputra were built.

Explanations:

Magadha was surrounded on all sides by the rivers Ganga and Son. These rivers were important for water transport, water supply and irrigation. Magadha was situated on the territory of Patna and Gaya districts of modern Bihar. Its ancient capital was Girivraj, later Rajgriha and Pataliputra were built.