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In ancient India, the earliest capital of Magadha kingdom was at-

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Pataliputra
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Rajgir
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Vaishali
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Varanasi
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The correct option is B Rajgir
The core of the kingdom was the area of Bihar south of the Ganges; its first capital was Rajagriha, then Pataliputra. Rajagriha was initially known as 'Girivrijja' and later came to be known as so during the reign of Ajatashatru.

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