Question
Download Solution PDFThe capital of Vajji Mahajanapada was __________.
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Vaishali.
Key Points
- Vajji was an ancient Indian Mahajanapada, a federation of several republics, rather than a single kingdom.
- The federation of Vajji represents one of the world's earliest examples of a republic, dating back to the 6th century BCE.
- Vaishali, also known as Vesali or Vaiśālī in ancient texts, was the capital of Vajji Mahajanapada.
- Located in present-day Bihar, Vaishali is of significant historical and archaeological importance.
- Vaishali is also revered in Buddhism and Jainism as it was a favourite place of Lord Buddha and the birthplace of Lord Mahavir.
- Today, Vaishali is known for its archaeological sites including stupas, pillars, and ancient ruins that reflect its rich past.
Additional Information
S.No. | Mahajanpada | Capital | Modern Day Location |
1 | Kasi/Kashi | Kasi | Banaras |
2 | Anga | Champa | Bihar |
3 | Magadha | Rajagriha | Gaya and Patna |
4 | Vatsa | Kausambi | Pryagraj |
5 | Kosala | Shravasti | Eastern Uttar Pradesh |
6 | Surasena | Mathura | Western Uttar Pradesh |
7 | Kuru | Indraprastha | Meerut |
8 | Panchala | Ahichchatra and Kampilya | Western Uttar Pradesh |
9 | Matsya | Viratanagara | Jaipur |
10 | Chedi | Sothivati | Bundelkhand region |
11 | Avanti | Ujjaini | Madhya Pradesh |
12 | Gandhara | Taxila | Rawalpindi |
13 | Kamboja | Poonch | Rajouri and Hajra (Kashmir) |
14 | Asaka | Potali/Podana | Banks of Godavari |
15 | Vajji | Vaishali | Bihar |
16 | Malla | Kusinara | Uttar Pradesh |
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