Which Mahajanapada was located south of the Kurus and west of the Yamu...
Machcha, or Matsya, was situated south of the Kurus and west of the Yamuna, with its capital at Viratanagara.
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Which Mahajanapada was located south of the Kurus and west of the Yamu...
Location of Mahajanapada
The Mahajanapadas were ancient kingdoms or republics that existed in the Indian subcontinent from the 6th century BCE to the 4th century BCE. There were sixteen Mahajanapadas in total, each with its own unique geographical location and political significance.
South of the Kurus and West of the Yamuna
In this question, we are given that the Mahajanapada in question is located south of the Kurus and west of the Yamuna river. Let's examine the options provided to determine the correct answer:
- Panchala: The Panchala Mahajanapada was located to the east of the Kurus, so it does not fit the given criteria.
- Machcha: The Machcha Mahajanapada was located to the west of the Kurus but was not specifically mentioned to be south of them. Therefore, it does not meet the requirements of the question.
- Surasena: The Surasena Mahajanapada was located to the west of the Yamuna river, but it was not mentioned to be south of the Kurus. So, it does not satisfy the given conditions.
- Kamboja: The Kamboja Mahajanapada was located to the north of the Kurus, so it does not align with the given criteria.
Based on the analysis, the only option that remains is Machcha which is south of the Kurus and west of the Yamuna river.
Therefore, the correct answer to the question is option 'B' - Machcha.