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Download Solution PDFWhich of the following was not a republic?
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MPPSC Assistant Prof 2022 History Paper II
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Option 1 : Magadh
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is - Magadh
Key Points
- Magadh
- Magadh was an ancient kingdom in India, which played a crucial role in the development of Indian civilization.
- It was one of the sixteen Mahajanapadas (great kingdoms) of ancient India.
- Magadh was a monarchy and not a republic, with kings like Bimbisara and Ajatashatru ruling the region.
- It is notable for its powerful rulers and their contributions to the spread of Buddhism and Jainism.
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- Kapilavastu
- Kapilavastu was an ancient city where Siddhartha Gautama, who later became the Buddha, spent his early years.
- It was part of the Shakya republic, a small republic in ancient India with a democratic form of government.
- Vaishali
- Vaishali was one of the world's first republics and the capital of the Licchavi republic.
- It is considered one of the earliest examples of a functioning democratic republic in the world.
- Mithila
- Mithila, also known as Tirhut, was an ancient cultural region in northern India, which included parts of modern-day Nepal.
- It was known for its scholarly contributions and was part of the Videha kingdom, which had a republican form of governance.
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