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LESSON NO. :- 12, , RISE OF STATES, (TEXTUAL QUESTIONS), , 1. Name the capital of Magadha., Ans:- The capital of Magadha is Pataliputra., 2. Why is the sixth century called a period of political struggle?, Ans:- The sixth century B.C. was called a period of political struggle because the, smaller or weaker kingdoms either were eliminated or submitted to the stronger, states., 3. Why was agriculture the main occupation of many of the Mahajanapadas?, Ans:- Many Mahajanapadas lay in the fertile alluvial plain of the Gangetic basin as it, is good for cultivation. Agriculture, thus was the main occupation of many of, the Mahajanapadas., 4. Why did Magadha emerged as the most successful Mahajanapada?, Ans:- Magadha emerged as the most powerful Mahajanapada by the policy of, aggression and conquest by Bimbisara, expanded the empire through the, process of conquest, friendship and proximity. Ajatshatru added many regions, to Magadha, defeated the confederacy of Lichchhavi tribe for 15 years., Udayain extended the territory of Magadha from the foothills of the Himalayas, to the Chotanagpur hills.