The Vatsa or Vamsa kingdom was situated on the banks of the Yamuna River. Its capital Kausambi was located near modern Allahabad. Avanti is identified with modern Malwa, Nimar and part of Madhya Pradesh. The river Vetravati divided Avanti into north and south. Prominent towns of Kosala were were Saketa and Sravasti.

Only 1 & 2 The Vatsa or Vamsa kingdom was situated on the banks of the Yamuna River. Its capital Kausambi was located near modern Allahabad. Avanti is identified with modern Malwa, Nimar and part of Madhya Pradesh. The river Vetravati divided Avanti into north and south. Prominent towns of Kosala were were Saketa and Sravasti.

Consider the following statements: Vatsa kingdom was situated on the banks of the Yamun

Q. Consider the following statements:

Vatsa kingdom was situated on the banks of the Yamuna River.
Avanti is divided by river Vatravati.
Saketa and Sravasti were the prominent towns of Vatsa

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Only 1 & 2
Notes:

The Vatsa or Vamsa kingdom was situated on the banks of the Yamuna River. Its capital Kausambi was located near modern Allahabad.
Avanti is identified with modern Malwa, Nimar and part of Madhya Pradesh. The river Vetravati divided Avanti into north and south.
Prominent towns of Kosala were were Saketa and Sravasti.

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