Question

The ancient city which is mentioned in the Mahabharata and Mahabhashya both is __________.
1. Viratnagar (Bairath)
2. Madhyamika (Nagari)
3. Raidh
4. Karkot

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Viratnagar (Bairath)

The correct answer is Viratnagar (Bairath).

• Bairat or ancient Viratnagar, the capital of Matsya Janpad. 
• It is said to have been founded by king Virat, in whose kingdom the five Pandavas spent the thirteenth year of exile in disguise.
• The place is well-known for two Asokan inscriptions and important ancient Buddhist relics found here.
• The Banganga Fair is another attraction of Bairath.
  • This fair is conducted every year on the full moon day of Vaishakh (April-May).

• Nagri 
  • It is a village in tahsil Chittorgarh.
  • The first excavated site of Rajasthan is Nagri, which was excavated in 1904 AD by D.R Bhandarkar. 
  • This semi-industrialized area is known for its well-established textile industries, Nagari hills, and various temples.
  • It is a semi-agrarian city situated on the banks of the Kusasthali river.
  • Nagari (ancient Madhyamika), a fairly large-sized township, was the capital of the Sibi Janpada as per the find of coins from here having the legend Majhamikaye Sibi Janpadasa.
• Raidh
  • It is located in Tonk district and known as Tata city of ancient India because coins in maximum quantity are found here.