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Q · Magadha Empire Medium · 45s
The city of Pataliputra was strategically located near the confluence of which rivers?
TopicMagadha Empire
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Pataliputra was at the confluence of Ganga, Son, Gandak, and Punpun rivers, making it a strategic capital.
Final Answer: Option D — Ganga, Son, Gandak, and Punpun