Consider the following points:

(i) Advantageous geographical location

(ii) Availability of natural resources

(iii) Use of elephants on a large scale in wars

(iv) Unorthodox character of the society

Which of the above were the factors that led to the prominence of the Magadha Empire in the sixth century BC?

Emergence of Mahajanapadas

1. The 6th century BC witnessed social, political, and religious changes in the context of India. The continuous battles among the Janpadas and the merger of weak Janpada in the comparative powerful Janpada resulted in the outcome of 16 Mahajanapada in the country. Given below is the list of 16 Mahajanpada along with their capital and the region.

Mahajanapadas, Their Capital and Region