Q. With reference to the Mahajanapadas of Vatsa during the 6th century BCE, consider the following statements:
1.The capital of Vatsa was located at Kaushambi, which served as a key trade junction linking the Ganga valley, Deccan, and the northwest.
2.King Udayana of Vatsa was a prominent historical figure, featured as the protagonist in several Sanskrit dramas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Kaushambi was the capital of Vatsa and an important trade hub in ancient India.
- King Udayana is renowned in Indian tradition and appears as the central character in plays like Svapna-Vasavadatta, Ratnavali, and Priyadarshika.
Source: NCERT and Ancient India – NCERT (R.S.Sharma)
