Historical Geography of Ancient India
UPSC Archival Analysis
Exam Year
2016
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LinkID: ART_LIT_2016_175 Ref: Ancient India by R.S. Sharma
In which of the following texts the list of the sixteen great states (Shodasha Mahajanapadas) of ancient India occur? 1. Arthashastra 2. Anguttara Nikaya 3. Digha Nikaya 4. Bhagavati Sutra
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Correct Option: A
The list of the 16 Mahajanapadas (Great States) occurs in the Buddhist text 'Anguttara Nikaya' and the Jain text 'Bhagavati Sutra'.