Question

Which one of the following is not a correct statement about Mahajanapadas?

Options

• Most mahajanapadas were ruled by kings.

• Some, known as ganas or sanghas, were oligarchies.

• Each mahajanapada had a capital city, which was often fortified.

• Panchala became the most powerful mahajanapada between 6-4 BCE.

Answer 1

Panchala became the most powerful mahajanapada between 6-4 BCE.

Explanation:

This statement is incorrect because Magadha, not Panchala, emerged as the most powerful Mahajanapada between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE.

• Most Mahajanapadas were monarchies, ruled by kings.
• Some, called ganas or sanghas, were oligarchies ruled by groups.
• Each had a fortified capital city for protection and administration.