How many 'Mahajanapadas' are there in total?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Sixteen
Early Buddhist and Jaina texts mention sixteen states known as mahajanapadas, such as Vajji, Magadha, Koshala, Kuru, Panchala, Gandhara and Avanti.
NCERT (2026-27): “2.1 The sixteen mahajanapadas … Early Buddhist and Jaina texts (see also Chapter 4) mention, amongst other things, sixteen states known as mahajanapadas. Although the lists vary, some names such as Vajji, Magadha, Koshala, Kuru, Panchala, Gandhara and Avanti occur frequently. Clearly, these were amongst the most important mahajanapadas.…” |