GK / GS · Chapter 4
Mahajanapadas and the Rise of Magadha PYQs
Imagine sixteen kingdoms on a map, all equal.
The Sixteen Mahajanapadas and the Republics 9 PYQs
- In which modern-day region of India was the 'Panchala' Mahajanapada located?SSC MTS 2026 · 09 Feb 2026
- In ancient India, the ‘Vajjis’ had their capital at Vaishali, which was ruled by the_____.SSC MTS 2026 · 10 Feb 2026
- Which Mahajanapada was located at the modern location of Rajori & Hajra (Kashmir) with its capital at Pooncha?SSC CGL 2026 · 05 Oct 2026
- What was the capital of Avanti in the 6th century B.C?SSC CGL 2026 · 12 Oct 2026
- Which Mahajanapada was located at the modern location of Munger and Bhagalpur with its capital at Champa?SSC CGL 2026 · 14 Oct 2026
- What was the capital of the Mahajanapada of Anga?DSSSB 2026 · 10 Oct 2026
- In ancient India, the Mahajanapada of 'Anga' had its capital at which city in Bihar?SSC CHSL 2025 · 13 Nov 2025
- Match the following Janapadas with their capitals. Column A Column B 1. Kashi a. Varanasi 2. Kosala b. Shravasti 3. Avanti c. Ujjayini 4. Magadha d.…SSC CPO 2025 · 09 Dec 2025
- Match the Mahajanapada with its capital: Column A: Mahajanapada Column B: Capital 1. Vatsa a. Kaushambi 2. Magadha b. Rajagriha 3. Kuru c. Ujjayini…SSC Stenographer 2025 · 08 Aug 2025
Why Magadha Won: Land, Iron, Cities and Coins 7 PYQs
- Which of the following was NOT a reason for Magadh's dominance over other Mahajanapadas?SSC MTS 2026 · 05 Feb 2026
- The rivers that supported trade in Magadha were ______.SSC MTS 2026 · 12 Feb 2026
- The time period between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE is associated with the rise of _____.SSC MTS 2026 · 04 Feb 2026
- _______ in Bihar was the capital of Magadha for several years. Later the capital was shifted to PataliputraSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov 2025
- Which region emerged as the dominant mahajanapada between the sixth and fourth centuries BCE?Delhi Police 2025 · 27 Dec 2025
- Which Mahā janapada rose to political and military prominence between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE?SSC CGL 2025 · 20 Sep 2025
- 'Rajagriha' was the capital city of which Mahajanapada in ancient India?SSC CHSL 2025 · 28 Nov 2025
The Haryankas: Bimbisara, Ajatashatru and Udayin 1 PYQs
The Shishunagas and the Nandas 4 PYQs
- Which territory was added to the Magadhan empire by Mahapadma Nanda?SSC MTS 2026 · 16 Feb 2026
- Who was the last ruler of Nanda dynasty?SSC MTS 2026 · 11 Feb 2026
- Which of the following statements about Panini is correct?Delhi Police 2026 · 21 Jan 2026
- Shri Jagannath Temple at Puri was constructed by ____.SSC MTS 2026 · 17 Feb 2026