BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 74
Which city served as the capital of the ancient kingdom of Magadha in the early period?
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Answer: (A) Rajagriha
Explanation
Magadha's first capital was Rajagriha; Udayin later shifted it to Pataliputra.
- (A) Correct
Correct: Rajagriha (Girivraja) was Magadha's early capital.
- (B) Incorrect
Wrong: Champa was the capital of Anga.
- (C) Incorrect
Wrong: Vaishali was the Licchavi capital.
- (D) Incorrect
Wrong: Pataliputra became capital later (Udayin).