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  • Question 1
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    During age of Mahajanapadas the king ran the administration of his state with the help of ______________.
    Solution
    During the age of Mahajanapadas, the kings ruled with the help of officials, both high and low. Purohit was the post given to the main priest in the king's court. Senapati was the military commander and the tax collectors were known as Bandagarikas. The tolls were collected by officers known as Shoulkik during that period and Amatya was the chief minister. 
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    What was the first capital of Magadha?
    Solution
    The core of the kingdom was the area of Bihar south of the Ganges; its first capital was Rajagriha (modern Rajgir) and later it was Pataliputra (modern Patna). 
  • Question 3
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    During age of Mahajanapadas the post of ________ was most powerful.
    Solution
    During the age of Mahajanapadas hereditary monarchy was practiced and the king enjoyed the highest official status and special protection of his person and property. The kings ruled with the help of officials, both high and low.   
  • Question 4
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    In ancient India, the earliest capital of Magadha kingdom was  ______.
    Solution
    Magadha kingdom was one among the 16 Mahajanapada, whose capital was Rajgir (Rajagriha), present day Rajgir covered the present parts of patna, Gaya & Shahabad of Bihar. Hence, option B is correct for aforesaid question.

  • Question 5
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    Which one of the following was initially the most powerful city state of  India during the 6th century B.C.?
    Solution
    Magadh  was the most powerful city state of India in the 6th century, it was nucleus for many big kingdoms like Mauryas and Guptas between 6th and 8th century.
  • Question 6
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    Where was the seat of the first Rebuplic of the world in 6th century BC?
    Solution
    The seat of the first Rebuplic of the world in 6th century BC was in Vaishali. Vaishali was established in 6th century BCE as a republic, i.e., before the birth of Gautam Buddha, thereby making it the world's first republic. Vaishali was an ancient metropolis and the capital city of the republic of the Vajji confederation of Mithila, which covered most of the Himalayan Gangetic region of present-day Bihar.
  • Question 7
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    The list of sixteen Mahajanapadas is available in ________.
    Solution
    Sixteen states or Mahajanapadas are mentioned in the Buddhist Jatakas, Anguttara Nikaya. The Anguttara Nikaya is a Buddhist scripture, the fourth of the five nikayas, or collections, in the Sutta Pitaka, which is one of the "three baskets" that comprise the Pali Tipitaka of Theravada Buddhism. 
  • Question 8
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    In ancient India, the earliest capital of Magadha kingdom was at-
    Solution
    The core of the kingdom was the area of Bihar south of the Ganges; its first capital was Rajagriha, then Pataliputra. Rajagriha was initially known as 'Girivrijja' and later came to be known as so during the reign of Ajatashatru.
  • Question 9
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    When Alexander invaded India, who were the rulers of Magadha?
    Solution
    Nanda Dynasty ruled India at the time when Alexander,the Great was trying to fight with the rulers in the north west part of India.To be specific ,the ruler was Dhannand,the last ruler of this dynasty .
  • Question 10
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    What was the government at Vajji called?
    Solution
    Also known as Vrjii, Vajji was an alliance of neighbouring clans including Licchavis and one of the principle Mahajanpadas. They ruled the Mithila region in the Northern Bihar and had Vaishali as their capital. Their administration was called "Vajji Sangha" or "Vajji Gana Parishad". Eminent people were chosen from each district, called "Khanda" as the representatives of the government. They were called "gana mukhyas", and the chairman of the council was called "ganapramukh" but often was referred to as the king. 
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