During the age of Buddha, the capital of Vajji ‘mahajanapada’ was at:
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Vaishali.
During the age of Buddha, the capital of the Vajji Mahajanapada was at Vaishali, located in present-day Bihar. Vaishali was an important political and cultural center and is regarded as one of the world’s earliest republics, governed by a council of elders. It played a significant role in early Buddhist history, as Lord Buddha visited it several times and delivered many sermons. Vaishali is also notable as the place where the Second Buddhist Council was held after Buddha’s death.