Sixth century B.C.E. – Political Condition

Pataliputra was established by Ajatshtru, the ruler of Haryanka dynasty. Udayin transferred the capital from Rajgriha to Pataliputra. But Udayin is not mentioned in the above options.

Pataliputra was established by Ajatshtru, the ruler of Haryanka dynasty. Udayin transferred the capital from Rajgriha to Pataliputra. But Udayin is not mentioned in the above options.

Pataliputra was established by Ajatshtru, the ruler of Haryanka dynasty. Udayin transferred the capital from Rajgriha to Pataliputra. But Udayin is not mentioned in the above options.

In ancient times the area along river to the south of Ganga was known as Magadha. Takshashila was situated between Indus and Jehlum. Chola was situated in the south of Godavari river. Anarta was a Vedic era kingdom of ancient India.

The legend of Udayan-Vasavadatta is related to Ujjain. Great poet Bhaas has described this story in his drama 'Svapnavasvadattam', the love story of Vatsa king Udayan and Vasvadatta, the daughter of Avanti King Pradyot. The story is during the time when Udayan was imprisoned in Ujjayini.

The first Magadhan empire flourished in 6ᵗʰ century B.C. The actual fonder of this empire was king Bimbisara (approximately 544-492 century B.C.). He was related to Haryanka dynasty.

Magadha was the most powerful city in the early 6ᵗʰ century B.C. It was one of the richest and most prosperous Mahajanapada among others. Magadha had a long rivalry with Kosala, Anga and Kashi. They always struggled for the supremacy.

The evidence of the existence of lots of republics is found during the Buddha period. They were as follows- (1) Shakya of Kapilavastu, (2) Bhagga of Sumsumagiri, (3) Buli of Alakappa, (4) Kalam of Kesaputta, (5) Koliya of Ramgama, (6) Malla of Kusinara, (7) Malla of Pava, (8) Moriya of Pippalivan, (9) Lichchhavi of Vaishali and (10) Videha of Mithila. Yaudheya was not in the earlier republic.

Lichchhavi dynasty of Vaishali established the first republic in the world. Vaishali took its name from King Vishal of the Mahabharata era. Vaishali is a great Buddhist pilgrimage and also the birthplace of Lord Mahavira.

Lichchhavi dynasty of Vaishali established the first republic in the world. Vaishali took its name from King Vishal of the Mahabharata era. Vaishali is a great Buddhist pilgrimage and also the birthplace of Lord Mahavira.