INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The four Mahajanapadas – Magadha, Kosala, Avanti and Vatsa were vying for supremacy from the 6th century BCE to the 4th century BCE. Finally, Magadha emerged victorious and was able to gain sovereignty. It became the most powerful state in ancient India.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vajji was located to the North of Magadha. Unlike Magadha, where one king ruled at a time, Vajji was ruled by a group of kings. This form of government was known as a gana. In ganas, a group of people performed rituals, met in assemblies and decided on issues after debates and discussions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Magadha became powerful because of its strategic location. The Ganga river flowing through it made the region fertile and improved transport. Its outlying forest areas also enabled it to capture and train elephants for its armies.