How did magadha emorge as the most powerful majanjanpada? Explain
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Magadha emerged as the most powerful Mahajanpada because of the following reasons :
1. Magadha had very fertile land , which lead to an increase in agricultural activities.
2. It also had iron ore deposits which helped in making weapons and agricultural implements.
3. The Ganga river and its tributaries provided means of cheap and convenient communication and transport.
4. Elephants , the most important component of an army , were found in its jungle.
5. The earliest rulers of Magadha like, Bimbisara and Ajatsatru , were ambitious and greatly expanded the territories of their kingdoms.
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