Magadha was an ancient Indian kingdom that flourished in the region of modern-day Bihar. It was one of the sixteen Mahajanapadas (great kingdoms) in ancient India and later became a powerful empire.
Which Indian State was known as ‘Magadha’ in ancient times?
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