INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -According to historians, Magadha became the most powerful mahajanapadas because of the Ganga and the Sone, fertile land, a large army, raw materials, society, etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Magadha rulers were well-organised, efficient and powerful armies, which consisted of elephants, horses, and chariots. The Magadhan territory, being fertile, produced surplus food. The Magadhan rulers gained immensely from trade and commerce.

Detailed explanation-3: -The factors that contributed to the rise of Magadha were the strategic locations of its two capitals Rajagriha and Pataliputra, very rich alluvial soil contributing to agricultural surplus production, and the availability of minerals, which resulted in the introduction of iron tools especially for warfare.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.