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Q · Vedic AgeMedium · 45s
Which among the following was a Mahajanapada that had a republican form of government?
TopicVedic Age
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Vajji (or Vrijji) was a confederacy with republican features, especially the Licchavis who practiced Gana-sangha style governance.
Final Answer: Option C — Vajji