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In the fourth century BCE the capital of Magadha shifted from Rajagaha to:

APataliputra
BRajagaha town
CVaishali city
DChampa town
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Pataliputra
1. Rajagaha was a fortified hill settlement. 2. The capital moved to Pataliputra, modern Patna. 3. It commanded Ganga communication routes. _Source: syllabus Themes in Indian History I, Theme 2, Kings, Farmers and Towns._
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