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Kings, Farmers and Towns Early States and Economies — History STD 12 Humanities — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 HumanitiesHistoryKings, Farmers and Towns Early States and Economies3 Marks
Question
‘‘Magadha became the most powerful Mahajanapada between sixth and fourth centuries BCE.’’ Substantiate the statement.
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Answer

Magadha- the powerful Mahajanpada-
  1. Magadha was a region where agriculture was productive.
  2. Iron ore mines were accessible and this was an important resource for making tools and weapons.
  3. Elephants an important component of the army were available in the forests of Magadha.
  4. Ganga and its tributaries provided convenient means of communication.
  5. Fortified capital Rajagaha (Rajgir) and later capital Pataliputra, which came on the commanding routes of communication along the Ganga.
  6. Ambitious rulers like Bimbisara, Ajatasattu, Mahapadma Nanda etc.

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