Which was the earliest capital of Magadha?

Correct option is C

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• The earliest capital of Magadha was Girivraj, also known as Rajagriha (modern-day Rajgir in Bihar).

• Girivraj was the capital during the time of the Haryanka dynasty, especially under kings like Bimbisara.

• It was a fortified city, surrounded by five hills, making it naturally secure.

• Later, the capital was shifted to Pataliputra by Udayin (Bimbisara's successor's son) due to its strategic location near the Ganges.

Additional Knowledge:

• Pataliputra: Became the capital later under Udayin and remained the capital during the Maurya and Gupta periods.

• Vaishali: Capital of the Lichchhavi republic, not of Magadha.

• Champa: Capital of Anga, not Magadha.

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