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Which Mahajanapada was located in the region of present-day eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar and became the nucleus of the Mauryan Empire?

1. Kosala
2. Magadha
3. Vajji
4. Malla

Correct answer: Magadha

Solution

Magadha was located in parts of present-day Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh. It became the most powerful Mahajanapada and later formed the core of the Mauryan Empire.

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