Question

Arrange mahajanapadas west to east:
(A) Koshala
(B) Anga
(C) Magadha
(D) Matsya
(E) Gandhara Choose the correct answer:

• A. D, B, C, E, A
• B. E, D, A, B, C
• C. E, D, A, C, B
• D. E, C, B, A, D

Hint:

The Mahajanapadas had varying degrees of power, with Magadha eventually emerging as one of the most dominant powers in early Indian history.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The correct sequence, moving from west to east, is Gandhara (E), Matsya (D), Koshala (A), Magadha (C), and Anga (B). This arrangement reflects the geographical and strategic locations of the Mahajanapadas, with Gandhara in the northwest and Anga in the east. Each of these kingdoms played a key role in the political and cultural landscape of ancient India.