Q. Which one of the following statements about ancient Indian Mahajanapadas is correct?
(a) All Mahajanapadas were oligarchies where power was exercised by a group of people
(b) All Mahajanapadas were located in Eastern India
(c) No army was maintained by the Mahajanapadas
(d) Buddhist and Jaina texts list sixteen Mahajanapadas
Ans: (d) Buddhist and Jaina texts list sixteen Mahajanapadas
