In ancient times, the area to the south of the Ganga was known as ______.

Magadha

The correct answer is Option 1- Magadha

In ancient times, the area to the south of the Ganga was known as Magadha.

Magadha was a major political and cultural center in ancient India. It was one of the sixteen Mahajanapadas (great kingdoms) of ancient India. Magadha was located in present-day Bihar and parts of Jharkhand and West Bengal.

Magadha was known for its fertile land, its abundant resources, and its strong military. It was also a center of learning and culture.

Magadha was home to some of the most powerful kingdoms in ancient India, including the Magadha Empire, the Mauryan Empire, and the Gupta Empire.

The other three kingdoms, Kosala, Anga, and Matsya, were also located to the south of the Ganga, but they were not as powerful or as influential as Magadha.