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NDA 2 2024 GAT, question 73

Topic: History

Q73

Taxila was the capital of which one among the following Mahajanapadas of ancient India ?

  1. (a) Kuru
  2. (b) Kasi
  3. (c) GandharCorrect answer
  4. (d) Avanti

Solution.

Answer: (c) Gandhar

  1. Taxila was an important centre of Gandhara, in the northwestern region of the subcontinent.
  2. Its location distinguishes it from the other ancient kingdoms listed.