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Q73 (NDA-II/2024) History & Culture › Ancient India Official Key

Taxila was the capital of which one among the following Mahajanapadas of ancient India ?

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Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: C
Explanation

Gandhara was one of the sixteen Mahajanapadas (great kingdoms) of ancient India during the 6th century BCE. It was located in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent, covering parts of modern-day eastern Afghanistan and northwestern Pakistan.

  • Taxila (Takshashila): The capital of Gandhara, Taxila was a major center for commerce and a world-renowned seat of learning, attracting scholars like Chanakya and Panini. It was strategically positioned on the Uttarapatha (Northern High Road).
  • Kuru: Its capital was Indraprastha (near modern Delhi).
  • Kasi: Its capital was Varanasi.
  • Avanti: This Mahajanapada had two capitals: Ujjain for the northern part and Mahishmati for the southern part.

Therefore, Taxila is correctly associated with the Gandhara Mahajanapada, making Option C the correct answer.

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