Question

Why was Magadha the most powerful Mahajanapada?

Answer 1

Instructions:
Your answer should have the following points:

• A brief introduction to Magadha
• The reasons why Magadha was powerful

Solution:
Magadha was the most powerful Mahajanapada and it was ruled by the famous ruler Ajatashastru.
Magadha was the most powerful Mahajanapada because of its powerful kingship and highly efficient military. The superior weapons and farming equipment because of rich deposits of iron ore were also the reason why Magadha was the most powerful kingdom. Magadha was also fertile land because of the presence of Ganga and her tributaries, which helped in surplus agricultural production.
Moreover, several trees were available to build boats which helped in the expansion of trade and commerce and transportation. They also made use of elephants in battles. Magadha witnessed enormous progress in agriculture and commerce.