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Match the Mahajanapada with its capital:
Column A: MahajanapadaColumn B: Capital
1. Vatsaa. Kaushambi
2. Magadhab. Rajagriha
3. Kuruc. Ujjayini
4. Avantid. Indraprastha

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SSC Stenographer 2025 Question Paper (06-Aug-2025) Shift 2
The correct answer is
1-a, 2-b, 3-d, 4-c

Mahajanapada Capitals Matching

This question requires matching the ancient Indian Mahajanapadas with their respective historical capitals. Let's identify the correct pairings:

Mahajanapada Capital
1. Vatsa a. Kaushambi
2. Magadha b. Rajagriha
3. Kuru d. Indraprastha
4. Avanti c. Ujjayini

Detailed Explanation of Mahajanapada Capitals

Below is a breakdown of the correct matches:

  • Vatsa: This Mahajanapada, located in the upper Gangetic plain, had its capital at Kaushambi, a major trading and political center.
  • Magadha: One of the most powerful Mahajanapadas, Magadha's early capital was Rajagriha (modern Rajgir), known for its strategic location.
  • Kuru: This Mahajanapada, associated with the Mahabharata epic, had its capital at Indraprastha, believed to be located near modern Delhi.
  • Avanti: Located in the western Deccan region, Avanti was divided into two parts, with its main capital being Ujjayini (Ujjain), a significant cultural and economic hub.

Therefore, the correct matching is 1-a, 2-b, 3-d, 4-c.

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