Question

Choose the correct statement(s) with respect to the capital cities of the mahajanapadas.

• A. Capital was where the king resided.
• B. Capital was where elites lived.
• C. Capital is the most developed part of kingdom.
• D. Capital was where forts were built for security.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A Capital was where the king resided.
B Capital was where elites lived.
C Capital is the most developed part of kingdom.
D Capital was where forts were built for security.

Capital cities were the most developed parts of the kingdom. The king and elites resided in capital cities. It was surrounded by forts to provide security and single access into the important part of the kingdom.