INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

CAPITAL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one of the following was the capital of Kosala?
A
Shuktimati
B
Indraprastha
C
Sravasti
D
Kaushambi
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -According to the Puranas and the Ramayana epic, Ayodhya was the capital of Kosala during the reign of Ikshvaku and his descendants. Shravasti is recorded as the capital of Kosala during the Mahajanapada period (6th–5th centuries BCE), but post-Maurya (2nd–1st centuries BCE) kings issued their coins from Ayodhya.

Detailed explanation-2: -Shravasti, Pali Savatthi, city of ancient India, located near the Rapti River in northeastern Uttar Pradesh state. In Buddhist times (6th century bce–6th century ce), Shravasti was the capital of the kingdom of Kosala and was important both as a prosperous trading centre and for its religious associations.

Detailed explanation-3: -Shravasti was the capital of Kosala in the northern part of the kingdom in ancient history of India. The prominent king of Kosala kingdom was known as the king Prasenajeet.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ayodhya was its capital, presently in Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. Rama’s sons Lava (Ramayana) and Kusha inherited parts of this kingdom. Lava ruled from the city called Shravasti and Kusa from the city called Kushavati. A colony of Kosala kings existed in Madhya Pradesh.

Detailed explanation-5: -The correct answer is Sravasti.

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