2014 · Q35
Which one of the following statements about ancient Indian Mahajanapadas is correct?
General KnowledgeHistory of India
- AAll Mahajanapadas were oligarchies where power was exercised by a group of people
- BAll Mahajanapadas were located in eastern India
- CNo army was maintained by the Mahajanapadas
- DBuddhist and Jaina texts list sixteen Mahajanapadas
Explanation
Buddhist and Jain texts enumerate sixteen Mahajanapadas; they included monarchies and republics across northern India and maintained armies.