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Which kingdom covered the modern Patna and Gaya districts of Bihar?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Anga
  2. Kosala
  3. Magadha
  4. Avanti

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Magadha

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Magadha šŸ“š Explanation: Magadha was one of the sixteen Mahajanapadas of ancient India and was located in the fertile plains of the middle Ganges. Its core territory corresponded to the modern districts of Patna and Gaya in Bihar. It rose to prominence under rulers like Bimbisara and Ashoka, becoming the center of powerful empires like the Mauryas and Guptas.