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What were the main advantages that helped Magadha to emerge as the most powerful kingdom?
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With the help of the following advantages, Magadha emerged as the most powerful kingdom
- The presence of natural resources helped Magadha’s rise to power in the 6th century BC.
- Rich deposits of iron ore contributed to the making of effective iron weapons and agricultural tools.
- Due to strategic locations of both the capitals, Rajgriha (Rajgir) and Pataliputra, it was difficult for any rival to capture these cities.
- The Magadhan rulers had well-organised, efficient, and powerful armies, which consisted of elephants, horses, and chariots.
- The Magadhan territory being fertile produced surplus food.
- The Magadhan rulers gained immensely from trade and commerce.
- The rivers like Ganga, Son, etc. provided waterways.
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