GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Maurya
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Nand
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Gupta
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Lichhavi
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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Licchavi . Vaishali, the world’s first republic was founded by Licchavi. Supushpa was the founder of the Lichchhavi dynasty.
Detailed explanation-2: -Vaishali, situated in Vaishali district in Bihar, is believed to be the world’s first republic and is currently an archaeological site in India. Vaishali derives its name from King Vaishalik, whose heroic deeds find a reference in the Ramayana.
Detailed explanation-3: -The seat of the first Rebuplic of the world in 6th century BC was in Vaishali. Vaishali was established in 6th century BCE as a republic, i.e., before the birth of Gautam Buddha, thereby making it the world’s first republic.
Detailed explanation-4: -Conquest by Magadha The hostilities between Licchavi and Magadha continued under the rule of Ajātasattu, who was Bimbisāra’s son with another Licchavika princess, Vāsavī, after he had killed Bimbisāra and usurped the throne of Magadha.