Question

Which one of the following was initially the most powerful city state of India in the 6th century B.C.? 

(a) Gandhar 

(b) Kamboj 

(c) Kashi 

(d) Magadh

Answer 1

(d) Magadh

Of the 16 Mahajanapadas, Magadha, Kosala, Vatsa and Avanti were more powerful. They fought amongst themselves for years and ultimately Magadha emerged victorious under Bimbisara (Haranyak dynasty) in 6th C BC.