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What was the earliest capital of Magadha?

APataliputra
BUjjaini
CGirivraja
DKausambi
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Girivraja
1. Magadha had more than one capital over time. 2. Its earliest was Girivraja, also called Rajagaha, modern Rajgir. 3. Pataliputra came later; Ujjaini and Kausambi belonged to other states. _Source: Wikipedia, Mahajanapadas, section Magadha_
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