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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. There were ________ mahajanapadas according to information gathered from the Buddhist and Jain texts.
   2. Based on the system of government that was prevalent, mahajanapada were either ______ or _____.
   3. Out of the four powerful mahajanapadas ______ emerged as the most powerful kingdom.
   4. Bimbisar was killed by his son _______.
   5. ________ established the Nanda Dynasty.
   6. ________ laid the foundation of the Mauryan Empire.
   7. ______ was the last king of the Nanda Dynasty.
   8. The capital of Magadh, during the rule of Bimbisar, was at ______.
   9. Bimbisar received ______ as dowry after he married the sister of the Kosala.
   10. Ajatshatru succeeded subjudgating ______ and ______ mahajanapadas.
   11. Bimbisar maintained friendly relations with powerful ruler of ________.
   12. Farmers had to pay _______ of their produce as taxes.
2. 2.

   Name the sixteen mahajanapadas.

3. 3.

   Which four mahajanapadas were more powerful than the others?

4. 4.

   What were the main features of the mahajanapadas?

5. 5.

   Explain the factors that led to the rise of Magadh.

6. 6.

   Write a short note on the revenue system of the mahajanapadas.