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Question
This is a painting of two famous kings who became friends after a war in the 4th-century BCE.
Name the most powerful kingdom in India during this time. Which dynasty ruled this kingdom?
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Solution
Magadha was the most powerful kingdom in India during this time. Nanda dynasty ruled this kingdom.
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Match Column A with Column B
| Column A | Column B | ||
| 1 | Bimbisara | (a) | Hereditary Rule |
| 2 | Ajatashatru | (b) | 6th Century BC |
| 3 | Monarchy | (c) | First Prominent Kind of Magadha |
| 4 | Rise of Mahajanapadas | (d) | Killed his father and became king |
Name the king who conquered Anga?
Give reason why:
Bimbisara married princesses of his neighboring kingdoms.
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The first important king of Magadha was __________.
Alexander invaded India during the reign of the ______ dynasty.
Why was Alexander unable to conquer Magadha?
Mention briefly the effects of Alexander’s invasion.
State whether the following is true or false.
Magadha belonged to the Iron Age.
State whether the following is true or false.
The capital city of Magadha was Pataliputra.
Name the Mauryan ruler who unified India politically.
