The ancient Indian subcontinent in the 6th century BCE saw the rise of sixteen major kingdoms or oligarchic republics known as Mahajanapadas. Chedi was one such kingdom located in the Bundelkhand region of central India, south of the Yamuna River. Its capital was Suktimati, as mentioned in ancient texts like the Mahabharata and Puranas.
In sixth century B.C. Suktimati was the capital of
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2011 · Topic: Sixth century B.C.E - Political Condition (Emergence and features of the Mahajanapadas)
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