Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Magadha was the dominant mahajanapada and established the first Indian empire.
2.The first known ruler of Magadha was Bimbisara of the Haryanka dynasty.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: Among the 16 mahajanapadas, Kasi was initially powerful. However, Kosala became dominant later.
- A power struggle broke out between Magadha, Kosala, Vrijji and Avanti.
- Eventually Magadha emerged as the dominant mahajanapada and established the first Indian empire.
- The first known ruler of Magadha was Bimbisara of the Haryanka dynasty.
Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT
