Q22
As per the Buddhist text Anguttara Nikaya, which of the following Mahajanpadas belong to Madhya Pradesh?
A.
Avanti
AnswerB.
Chedi
C.
Vatsa
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Avanti was an ancient Indian Mahajanapada roughly corresponded to the present day Malwa region. According to the Buddhist texts, the Anguttara Nikaya, Avanti was one of the solasa mahajanapadas of the 6th century BCE. The janapada was divided into two parts by the Vindhyas, the northern part had its capital at Ujjayini and the southern part had its centre at Mahishmati.