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What was the capital of Panchala?

  1. Dwaraka

  2. Matsya

  3. Kamapilya

  4. Magadha
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Explanation

Kampilya (also spelled Kamapilya) was the capital of the northern Panchala kingdom, ruled by King Drupada. Dwaraka was Krishna's capital, Matsya was King Virata's kingdom where the Pandavas spent their final year in exile, and Magadha was Jarasandha's kingdom. Southern Panchala had a different capital.

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