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QWhat was the capital of the Magadha Empire?

ID: #6504 Magadha Empire 150 views
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  • A Pataliputra
  • B Taxila
  • C Vaishali
  • D Rajagriha
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Pataliputra was the capital of the Magadha Empire and also served as the capital of the Maurya dynasty. Ajatashatru, King of Magadha, founded the ancient city of Pataliputra in the fifth century bce (South Bihar). His son Udaya (Udayin) established it as Magadha's capital, where it remained until the 1st century bce.

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