Multiple choice

Which one of the following was an important republic that existed during the 7th and early 6th centuries?

  1. Vaishali

  2. Magadha

  3. Kosala

  4. Avanti

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Explanation

Vaishali was an important republic (ganarajya) during the 7th-6th centuries BCE. It was the capital of the Vajji Confederacy and is significant as the birthplace of Mahavira (Jainism) and where Buddha preached his last sermon.