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Quick Fact Sheet : Magadha Dynasty and 16 Mahajanpadas
1. The kingdom of Magadha roughly correspond to the modern districts of Patna and Gaya in Bihar plus some parts of Bengal.2. Magadha Empire was established by Vrihadratha. Jarasandh was son of Vrihadratha.3. Magadha was one of the sixteen Mahajanapadas or states in ancient India. Giribraj or Rajgrih was capital of Magadha.4. The first king ..
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Indian History (Fact Sheets for Civil Services Exams)
Outline of India’s HistorySection A : Ancient IndiaIndus Valley Civilization Vedic CivilizationBuddhismMagadha Dynasty & 16 Mahajanpadas Jainism Mauryan Empire —Sources of History of Mauryan EmpireChandragupta Maurya (321-293 BC)Chanakya 350-283 BCBindusara (298-273 BC)Section B : Medieval India Section C : British India & India’s Freedom Movement Section D : Modern India
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Topics: 1st millennium BC • Ancient history • Ancient history of Afghanistan • Ancient history of Pakistan • Bindusara • Chandragupta • Chandragupta Maurya • Jainism • Magadha • Mahajanapadas • Maurya Empire • Units of time • UPSC