There were many factors responsible for rise of Magadha. Explain.

1.	There were many factors responsible for rise of Magadha. Explain.
Answer» Solution :The were many factors responsible for rise of Magadha. They are as follows: (i) Magadha was located in the Gangetic basin, where the soil was very fertile and yield good agricultureproduce. (ii) Land was frtile which yield good harvest. Land revenue was HIGH and it provided huge income for the kingdom. (III) The thick forests supplied timber and elephants. Timber was used in the constructionof houses while elephants were used in the army. (iv) It had large deposits of copper ad ironore. The iron was used to make weapons and agriculture implements. (v) It had a flourishing trade with other regions. Profits from trade helped Magadha to mainain a large army. (VI) It was ruled by a poerful KING. (vii) It enjoyed a favourable geographical location . It.s oldest capital Rajagriha was surrounded by hills on three sides. (viii) The new capital, Pataliputra was situated on the bank of the river Ganga which provided natural barrier against any ATTACK on kingdom.

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