Question

how did magadha become an important mahajanapada?

Answer 1

Mahajanapadas were the sixteen kingdoms that existed in ancient India from sixth to fourth centuries B.C.

There were total sixteen Janapadas and Magadha was one of the most prominent and prosperous Mahajanapads. Patliputra was the capital of Magadha, situated at the confluence of major rivers like the Ganga, Son, Punpun and Gandhak. The alluvial soil of this region and its position near the copper and iron rich areas of Bihar and Jharkhand helped the kingdom to develop good quality of weapons and support the agrarian society and economy. Moreover, it was situated between the major roads or say highways of trade of those days which contributed to the wealth and economy of this region making it wealthy and important.

All the factors mentioned above helped Magadha to become one of the most important regions in those times.

Answer 2

Answer:

In about two hundred years, Magadha became the most powerful Mahajanapada. Rivers like the Ganga and Son flowed through it which provided water, improved transport and helped make the land fertile. Also, some forested parts of Magadha provided: Animals like elephants – captured and trained for the army.