Magadha was one of the sixteen Mahajanapadas (great kingdoms) of ancient India. Its core area was located in southern Bihar, with its capitals at Rajagriha (modern Rajgir) and later Pataliputra (modern Patna). The districts of Patna and Gaya were central to the Magadhan territory.
Which kingdom covered the modern Patna and Gaya districts of Bihar?
Asked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2018 · Topic: Sixth century B.C.E - Political Condition (Prominent monarchical states: Magadha, Kosala, Vatsa, and Avanti)
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