Question

Explain how Magadha became the most powerful Janapada between the sixth and fourth centuries BCE.

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Answer 2

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• Magadha had become the most powerful Janapada between the sixth and the fourth BCE because of the following reasons:

1. The location of Magadha coincides with present day Bihar and Jharkhand which is rich in mineral resources like Iron.
2. Iron could be used for making weapons of higher quality to combat the enemies.
3. The location was densely covered by forests. This prevented enemies from directly attacking the kingdom with ease.
4. The region was near the Gangetic plain as a result of which the people had no dearth of food and water.
5. It was ruled by many powerful kings like Bimbisara, Ajatshatru, Mahapadma Nanda, Chandragupta Maurya in different time periods.