INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

GS History Modern India
Q.

In the context of Ancient Indian political history, which of the following Mahajanpada(s) was/were republics?

1. Kapilavastu

2. Vaishali

3. Kaushambi

4. Kosala

5. Avanti

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Explanation:
  • During the life time of Lord Gautam Buddha, sixteen great powers (Mahajanpadas) existed in the 7th and early 6th centuries BC.
  • Among the more important republics were the Sakyas of Kapilavastu and the Licchavis of Vaishali.
  • Besides the republics, there were monarchical states, among which the important ones were Kaushambi (Vatsa), Magadha, Kosala and Avanti.
  • These states were ruled by vigorous personalities who had embarked upon the policies of aggrandisement and absorption of neighbouring states. However, there were distinct signs of the republican states while those under the monarchs were expanding.

Thus, Option B is Correct

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