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When was the capital of Magadha shifted from Rajagaha to Pataliputra? |
Sixth century BCE Fifth century BCE Fourth century BCE Third century BCE |
Fourth century BCE |
The correct answer is Option (3) → Fourth century BCE Initially, Rajagaha (the Prakrit name for present-day Rajgir in Bihar) was the capital of Magadha. Interestingly, the old name means “house of the king”. Rajagaha was a fortified settlement, located amongst hills. Later, in the fourth century BCE, the capital was shifted to Pataliputra, present-day Patna, commanding routes of communication along the Ganga. |
