List-I
(Mahajanapada)List-II
(Capital)(a) Asmaka (i) Hataka (b) Avanti (ii) Mahishmati (c) Chedi (iii) Potali (d) Kamboja (iv) Suktimati
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Matching Mahajanapadas with Capitals
This section provides the correct matching between ancient Indian Mahajanapadas (List-I) and their respective capitals (List-II) based on historical evidence.
Key Mahajanapada Capital Matches
The correct pairings are identified as follows:
- (a) Asmaka is matched with (iii) Potali. Asmaka was located in the Deccan region, often associated with the Godavari River.
- (b) Avanti is matched with (ii) Mahishmati. Avanti, a prominent kingdom, had Mahishmati as a key capital, particularly in its southern part.
- (c) Chedi is matched with (iv) Suktimati. Chedi, situated in the Bundelkhand region, is historically linked to Suktimati as its capital.
- (d) Kamboja is matched with (i) Hataka. Kamboja, a Mahajanapada in the northwest, had Hataka (also referred to as Hastaka) as its capital.
Summary of Correct Matches
The confirmed pairings from List-I to List-II are:
| Mahajanapada (List-I) | Capital (List-II) |
|---|---|
| (a) Asmaka | (iii) Potali |
| (b) Avanti | (ii) Mahishmati |
| (c) Chedi | (iv) Suktimati |
| (d) Kamboja | (i) Hataka |
Selecting the Correct Code
Based on the established matches: (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), and (d)-(i), the correct code is identified.
This corresponds to Option A.
Important Questions from Mahajanapadas
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Which state of Rajputana was joined in the third phase of Integration of Rajasthan in the United Rajasthan?
Which part of Madhya Pradesh is associated with the Mahajanapada of Avanti?
Match each of the following 'Mahajanapadas' in Column - A with their 'Capitals' in Column - B and select the correct answer set from the table given below
Column - A Column - B (a) Assaka (i) Kaushambi (b) Avanti (ii) Paudanya (c) Kosala (iii) Shravasti (d) Matsya (iv) Ujjaini (e) Vatsa (v) Vaishali (vi) Viratnagar
