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Q. Consider the following statements:
  1. The only Mahajanapada situated to the south of the Vindhya Range was Assaka
  2. Assaka was located on the bank of river Godavari
Which among the above is / are correct statements?
Answer: Both 1 & 2
Notes: Ashmaka or Assaka was located around and between the Godavari river in present Telangana and Maharashtra. Its capital is variously called Potali or Podana, and is identified as present-day Bodhan in Telangana.
Question Source: 📚This question is part of GKToday's Ancient Indian History [1400+ MCQs] for UPSC Prelims Examination course available only in the GKToday Android App. Download the app here.
📌 Question Number: 3 in Ancient Republics and Mahajanapadas in the above course in App.