discuss any one region of
rise of Magadha?
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Geographical factors
Magadha was located on the upper and lower parts of the Gangetic valley.
It was located on the main land route between west and east India.
The area had fertile soil. It also received enough rainfall.
Magadha was encircled by rivers on three sides, the Ganga, Son and Champa making the region impregnable to enemies.
Both Rajgir and Pataliputra were located in strategic positions.
Economic factors
Magadha had huge copper and iron deposits.
Because of its location, it could easily control trade.
Had a large population which could be used for agriculture, mining, building cities and in the army.
General prosperity of the people and the rulers.
The mastery over Ganga meant economic hegemony. Ganga was important for trade in North India.
With the annexation of Anga by Bimbisara, river Champa was added to the Magadha Empire. Champa was important in the trade with South-East Asia, Sri Lanka and South India.
Cultural factors
Magadhan society had an unorthodox character.
It had a good mix of Aryan and non-Aryan peoples.
Emergence of Jainism and Buddhism led to a revolution in terms of philosophy and thought. They enhanced liberal traditions.
Society was not so much dominated by the Brahmanas and many kings of Magadha were ‘low’ in origins.
Political factors
Magadha was lucky to have many powerful and ambitious rulers.
They had strong standing armies.
Availability of iron enabled them to develop advanced weaponry.
They were also the first kings to use elephants in the army.
The major kings also developed a good administrative system.
Magadha was located on the upper and lower parts of the Gangetic valley.
It was located on the main land route between west and east India.
The area had fertile soil. It also received enough rainfall.
Magadha was encircled by rivers on three sides, the Ganga, Son and Champa making the region impregnable to enemies.
Both Rajgir and Pataliputra were located in strategic positions.
Economic factors
Magadha had huge copper and iron deposits.
Because of its location, it could easily control trade.
Had a large population which could be used for agriculture, mining, building cities and in the army.
General prosperity of the people and the rulers.
The mastery over Ganga meant economic hegemony. Ganga was important for trade in North India.
With the annexation of Anga by Bimbisara, river Champa was added to the Magadha Empire. Champa was important in the trade with South-East Asia, Sri Lanka and South India.
Cultural factors
Magadhan society had an unorthodox character.
It had a good mix of Aryan and non-Aryan peoples.
Emergence of Jainism and Buddhism led to a revolution in terms of philosophy and thought. They enhanced liberal traditions.
Society was not so much dominated by the Brahmanas and many kings of Magadha were ‘low’ in origins.
Political factors
Magadha was lucky to have many powerful and ambitious rulers.
They had strong standing armies.
Availability of iron enabled them to develop advanced weaponry.
They were also the first kings to use elephants in the army.
The major kings also developed a good administrative system.
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