Question
How was Magadha a major kingdom? Explain.

Answer

  1. Magadha became the most important Mahajanapadas in about 200 years.
  2. Many rivers like Ganga and Son flowed through Magadha.
  3. This was important for (a) transport (b) water supplies (c) making the land fertile.
  4. Parts of Magadha were forested. Forests provided wood for building houses, carts and chariots.
  5. There were iron-ore mines that could be used for making stronger tools and weapons.

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