Udayin shifted the capital of Magadha from ___________ to Patliputra.
Rajagrih
Explanation :
The Haryanka dynasty ruler Udayin shifted the capital of Magadha to Pataliputra (modern Patna).
Capital shift:
- Old capital: Rajagriha
- New capital: Pataliputra
Why this shift was important:
- Pataliputra was located at a strategically important river confluence (Ganga–Son region)
- It had better trade routes and military advantages
- It later became one of the most important political centers in ancient India
Answer: Rajagriha (Rajgir)
Important Questions from Vedic Age
Consider the following statements about the emergence of urban centres in India from circa 6th Century BCE:
1. All of them developed away from the capitals of Mahajanpadas.
2. Major towns were located along routes of communication.
3. Many were bustling centres of commercial, cultural and political activity.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
In the Manusmriti which form of marriage results from the “Voluntary union of a maiden and her lover”?
The main collections of Vedic hymns are called ______.
Ajatashatru, a ruler of the Haryanka Dynasty, was the son of _____.
King Ajatashatru was a ruler of the ______ dynasty.
