Magadhan ascendancy

Question 1

Magadhan ascendancy

Answer 1

• Political activity in the 6th–5th century bce centred on the control of the Ganges valley
• Magadha had an excellent geographic location controlling the lower Ganges and thus drew revenue from both the fertile plain and the river trade.
• Bimbisara had been one of the earliest Indian kings to emphasize efficient administration, and the beginnings of an administrative system took root
• After the death of Ajatashatru (c. 459 bce) and a series of ineffectual rulers, Shaishunaga founded a new dynasty (see Shaishunaga dynasty), which lasted for about half a century until ousted by Mahapadma Nanda