Which of the following was the capital of Matsya Mahajanapada?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Viratnagar
Explanation:
. Matsya was one of the sixteen Mahajanapadas of ancient India during the 6th century BCE.
. The capital of Matsya Mahajanapada was Viratnagar, also known as Bairat, located in present-day Rajasthan.
. Viratnagar is associated with the Matsya king Virata, mentioned in the Mahabharata.
. The region roughly covered parts of modern Alwar, Jaipur and Bharatpur districts of Rajasthan.
. Matsya was later absorbed into the Magadha Empire.
Information Booster:
. Archaeological remains at Bairat include Ashokan inscriptions and Buddhist stupas.
. Matsya was strategically located on important trade routes of northern India.
Additional Knowledge:
Kausambi (Option a)
. Capital of the Vatsa Mahajanapada.
Indraprastha (Option b)
. Associated with the Kuru Mahajanapada.
Mathura (Option d)
. Capital of the Surasena Mahajanapada, not Matsya.