What was the first capital of Magadha?

Patliputra

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Vaishali

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Girivaraja (Rajgriha)

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Champa

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Solution

The correct option is C Girivaraja (Rajgriha)
The core of the kingdom was the area of Bihar south of the Ganges; its first capital was Rajagriha (modern Rajgir) and later it was Pataliputra (modern Patna).

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