The capital of Vajji Mahajanapada was __________.
Vaishali
The correct answer is Vaishali.
Key Points
- Vajji was an ancient Indian Mahajanapada, which was a union of several republics rather than a single state.
- The Vajji union represents one of the oldest examples of a republic in the world, dating back to the 6th century BCE.
- Vaishali, also known in ancient texts as Vaishali or Vaishali, was the capital of the Vajji Mahajanapada.
- Located in present-day Bihar, Vaishali holds significant historical and archaeological importance.
- Vaishali is also revered in Buddhism and Jainism as it was the favorite place of Lord Buddha and the birthplace of Lord Mahavira.
- Today, Vaishali is known for its archaeological sites, including stupas, pillars, and ancient ruins that reflect its rich past.
Additional Information
| Sr. No. | Mahajanapada | Capital | Modern Location |
| 1 | Kashi/Vaishali | Kashi | Varanasi |
| 2 | Anga | Champa | Bihar |
| 3 | Magadha | Rajgriha | Gaya and Patna |
| 4 | Vatsa | Kausambi | Prayagraj |
| 5 | Kosala | Sravasti | Eastern Uttar Pradesh |
| 6 | Sursena | Mathura | Western Uttar Pradesh |
| 7 | Kuru | Indraprastha | Meerut |
| 8 | Panchala | Ahichchhatra and Kampilya | Western Uttar Pradesh |
| 9 | Matsya | Viratnagar | Jaipur |
| 10 | Cheti | Sothivati | Bundelkhand region |
| 11 | Avanti | Ujjain | Madhya Pradesh |
| 12 | Gandhara | Taksashila | Rawalpindi |
| 13 | Kamboja | Poonch | Rajouri and Hazara (Kashmir) |
| 14 | Asaka | Potali/Podana | Bank of Godavari |
| 15 | Vajji | Vaishali | Bihar |
| 16 | Malla | Kushinara | Uttar Pradesh. |
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