Madadha. Had a florishing long distance trade
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Explanation:
Magadha lies in Rajasthan.
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Magadha lies presently in the West Central part of Bihar.
• Magadha is one of the 16 mahajanapadas which existed during 6th century BCE.
• Magadha was located between Anga and Vatsa (Mahajanapadas), corresponding to the modern districts of Patna, Gaya and the pots of Shahabad.
• It was protected by the rivers Son and the Ganga in the North and West.
• Its capital was called as Girivraja or Rajagriha. In 5th Century BCE, the capital was shifted to Pataliputra.
• Magadha was an important and powerful mahajanapada.
• Magadha enjoyed and advantages geographical position.
• It had control over the iron ore deposits of South Bihar.
• This enabled them to equip themselves with effective weapons.
• Its 2 capitals Rajagriha and Pataliputra were strategically located.
• Rajagriha was an invincible place protected by five hills whereas its later capital Pataliputra was situated at the confluence of the Ganga, the Gandak, the Ghaghra and the Son.
• External invasion became difficult as the invading army could not follow the courses of the rivers.
• However, the rivers provided a means of transport and agricultural facilities.
• Control over the trade routes of the Ganga, the Gandak and the Son rivers provided substantial revenues.
• The timber collected from the thick forest was used for making chariots, houses and in the forts.
• Magadha had ambitious rulers. They wanted to secure the kingdoms expand their territories.
• They either used the strategy of matrimonial alliances or conquest through wars. This made Magadha very powerful.
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