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Who was a ruler of Magadha Mahajanapada from 542 to 493 B.C?

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Important Questions on Kingdoms, Kings and an Early Republic

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Discuss the Magadha and Vajji kingdoms.
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Mention the names of two of the earlier rulers of Magadha.
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Bimbisara built his capital at _____. (Rajgriha/Anga)
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The first great ruler of Magadha was _____.
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Who convened the first Buddhist Council at Rajgriha in 487 BC?
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What were the factors which contributed to the prosperity and progress of Magadha? 
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During the time of the mahajanapadas, what were the differences between a monarchy and a republic? List the differences in a table Find out two present-day examples of each — monarchical and republican countries.
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The earliest capital of Magadha was _____.

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The situation of its capital cities contributed towards Magadha's prosperity. Explain.
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Shishunaga founded the Nanda dynasty.
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Bimbisara founded the Nanda Dynasty. 
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Who was Bimbisara? Name one of his achievements.
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How did Bimbisara and Ajatashatru expand and strengthen their empire?
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What factors helped Magadha to emerge as the strongest mahajanapada and eventually into an empire?
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Magadha became rich because it had vast deposits of _____.(iron ore/copper)
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 Ajatashatru called the first conference of the Buddhist Council.
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Ajatashatru invaded _____ the kingdom of his uncle. (Kosala/Barmer)
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_____ had rich iron-ore deposits which made the region prosperous.