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Q · Vedic AgeMedium · 45s
Which of the following Mahajanapadas was the most powerful towards the end of the 6th century BCE?
TopicVedic Age
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Magadha rose as the most dominant Mahajanapada under Bimbisara and Ajatashatru.
Final Answer: Option A — Magadha