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Q · Magadha Empire Medium · 45s
Consider the following statements about Ajatashatru: 1. He fought a prolonged war with the Lichchhavis. 2. He used a war engine called ‘Mahashilakantaka’. Which is/are correct?
TopicMagadha Empire
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Ajatashatru waged war on the Lichchhavis using new war engines like ‘Mahashilakantaka’ (stone-thrower).
Final Answer: Option C — Both 1 and 2