Question

Q4. Name this city in Bihar which was also the capital of the ancient Maurya Empire Did you know?

Answer 1

Answer: Pataliputra

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Pataliputra served as the capital of many kingdoms in ancient India.

• Pataliputra was one of the important cities in Anceint India.

• Pataliputra was constructed by the king Udayan who was son of Ajatasatru.

• Pataliputra was capital under Shishunagas, Nandas, Mauryas, Guptas etc.

• Pataliputra was also known as 'Giri Durga' as it was surrounded by hills.

• Mesgasthenes, the Greek Ambassador mentioned this city in his book Indica.

• The present name of Pataliputra is Patna which is located in Bihar.

• Patna is the present capital city of Bihar state in India.

Answer 2

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Pataliputra is the city in Bihar which served as the Capital of the ancient Maurya Empire.

Additional Information:

It was built by Mauryan ruler Udayin in 490 BCE.

Pataliputra was famous for trading and exporting goods.

The name of this city was given by Ajatashatru.

This city was founded in 5th century BCE.

This city was declared as the capital of Magadha by Udayin the son of Ajatashatru.

It was the capital of two Indian empires :

Mauya Empire and the Gupta Empire.

It is a very important city in Indian History.