Of all the kingdoms of north India, Magadha emerged as most powerful and prosper

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Of all the kingdoms of north India, Magadha emerged as most powerful and prosperous because,

The strategic position of Magadh between the upper and lower part of the Gangetic valley was a great advantage.

It had fertile soil.

The iron ores in the hills near Rajgir and copper and iron deposits near Gaya added to its natural assets.

It was located at the centre of the highways of trade of those days which contributed to its wealth.

Select the answer from the codes given below:

Options:

A . 1, 3, and 4 only

B . 2, 3, and 4 only

C . 1, 2, and 3 only

D . 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: Option D
Answer: (d)
Magadha emerged as the nerve centre of political activity in north India. It was endowed by nature with certain geographical and strategic advantages. These made it to rise to imperial greatness. Its strategic position between the upper and lower part of the Gangetic valley was a great advantage. It had fertile soil.
The iron ores in the hills near Rajgir and copper and iron deposits near Gaya added to its natural assets. Its location at the centre of the highways of trade of those days contributed to its wealth. Rajagriha was the capital of Magadha. During the reign of Bimbisara and Ajatshatru, the prosperity of Magadha reached its zenith.

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