Question

Which was the capital of Matsya Mahajanapada?
1. Viratnagar
2. Shaktimati
3. Paatan
4. Ujjayini

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Viratnagar

The correct answer is Viratnagar.​​​

 

(Mahajanpadas)	(Capitals of Mahajanpadas)
Matsya	Viratnagar
Chedi	Shaktimati
Gandhara	Taxila
Avanti	Ujjayini

 

• Political structure of these Sixteen Mahajanpadas :
  • The majority of these states were monarchical but some were also republics, known as “Ganasangha”.
  • Ganasangha had an Oligarchic system for governance where the administration was headed by an elected king who had a large council for his aid.
  • The founders of Jainism and Buddhism came from republican states.
  • Most of them had forts built around them for protection from other kings.
  • Regular armies were maintained by these new kings or Rajas.