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Rise of Magadha Empire — Prelims Questions

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Q1medium

Which of the following factors was NOT a significant contributor to the rise of the Magadha Empire?

Q2medium

Consider the following statements regarding the Haryanka dynasty rulers of Magadha: 1. Bimbisara annexed Anga and established matrimonial alliances with Kosala and Lichchhavis. 2. Ajatashatru was responsible for the fortification of Pataliputra. 3. Udayin shifted the capital from Rajagriha to Vaishali. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3easy

The military innovations 'Rathamusala' and 'Mahashilakantaka' are associated with which Magadhan ruler?

Q4hard

Which of the following statements best describes the 'Magadha Model of State Formation' as per Vyyuha's analysis?

Q5medium

Consider the following pairs: 1. Rajagriha : First capital of Magadha 2. Champa : Capital of Anga, annexed by Bimbisara 3. Vaishali : Capital of Vajji confederacy, defeated by Ajatashatru 4. Avanti : Major rival of Magadha, destroyed by Mahapadma Nanda Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?