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Multiple choice history magadh empire and india during the period of kingdoms administration during mahajanapada emergence of kingdoms and republics mahajanapada age

The Mahajanapada that acquired prominence to become an empire was that of ________.

  1. Magadha

  2. Kasi

  3. Kosala

  4. Avanti
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Magadha successfully consolidated power over neighboring regions, eventually evolving from a Mahajanapada into the first great empire of India under the Nanda and later the Mauryan rulers.

Multiple choice history magadh empire and india during the period of kingdoms administration during mahajanapada emergence of kingdoms and republics mahajanapada age

State whether these sentences are true (T) or False (F).
Alexander was the only person who conquered Magadha.

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In 322 BC BCE, Chandragupta Maurya of Magadha founded the Maurya Empire in India and conquered the Macedonian satrapies during the Seleucid–Mauryan war (305–303 BCE).

Nanda Dynasty ruled India at the time when Alexander, the Great was trying to fight with the rulers in the northwest part of India. To be specific, the ruler was Dhannand, the last ruler of this dynasty. 

It was Chandragupta Maurya who conquered Magadha defeating the Nandas

Multiple choice history magadh empire and india during the period of kingdoms administration during mahajanapada emergence of kingdoms and republics mahajanapada age

Who arnongst the following is credited by a Chinese pilgrim with having built the ancient city of Rajagriha, the modem Rajgir in Patna district?

  1. Udayi

  2. Ajatashatru

  3. Prasenajit

  4. Bimbisara
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bimbisara is credited with building the ancient city of Rajagriha (modern Rajgir) by the Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang (Xuanzang). Rajagriha was the capital of the Haryanka dynasty of Magadha. The city was surrounded by hills and had natural fortifications. The question contains a typo with 'arnongst' but the meaning is clear.

Multiple choice history emergence of kingdoms and republics magadh empire and india during the period of kingdoms administration during mahajanapada mahajanapada age

The soldiers and priests didn't have to pay taxes during age of Mahajanapadas.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

Warriors and priests, i.e., the Kshatriyas and the Brahmanas, were exempted from payment of taxes, and the burden fell on on the peasants who were mainly vaishyas or 'grihapatis'. During the period of Mahajanapadas. It seems that one-sixth of the produce was collected as tax by the king from the peasants.

Multiple choice history emergence of kingdoms and republics magadh empire and india during the period of kingdoms administration during mahajanapada mahajanapada age

Sometimes, even thousands of men ruled together, each one was known as a raja in Vajji Sangha.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

Vajji was the earliest democracy in India. Vajji was composed of eight clans and among them, the Lichchavis clan was the most important. It is known that in Lichchavis, 7707 Rajas ruled together at a time and each one of them maintained his storehouse and apparatus of administration. Hence the given statement is true.

Multiple choice history emergence of kingdoms and republics magadh empire and india during the period of kingdoms administration during mahajanapada mahajanapada age

During age of Mahajanapadas the post of ________ was most powerful.

  1. King

  2. Amatya

  3. Purohit

  4. Balisadhak
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Explanation

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.