Taxila was the capital of which one among the following Mahajanapadas

Taxila was the capital of which one among the following Mahajanapadas of ancient India ?

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Kuru

Kasi

Gandhar

Avanti

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The correct answer is C. Taxila (Takshashila) was the capital of the ancient Mahajanapada of Gandhara.

– Gandhara was one of the sixteen Mahajanapadas, powerful kingdoms or oligarchic republics that existed in ancient India from the 6th to 4th centuries BCE.
– It was located in the northwest part of the Indian subcontinent, in parts of modern-day Afghanistan and Pakistan.
– Its capital cities were Purushapura (modern Peshawar) and Takshashila (Taxila). Taxila was a major center of learning and commerce.
– The other options are incorrect:
– Kuru: Capital was Hastinapura or Indraprastha, located in the Delhi-Haryana region.
– Kasi: Capital was Varanasi, located in modern-day Uttar Pradesh.
– Avanti: Capital was Ujjayini or Mahishmati, located in modern-day Madhya Pradesh.

The Mahajanapada period was a significant phase in early Indian history, marking the consolidation of political power into larger states following the Vedic period. Gandhara was known for its unique Gandhara school of art, which showed Greek influence.

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