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1. 1.

   Name any two republics which flourished during Buddha's time.

2. 2.

   Name any two kingdoms which grew up by 600 BC.

3. 3.

   What led to a war between Kosala and Magadha soon after Ajatashatru's succession to kingship?

4. 4.

   What is meant by the term Mahajanapada?

5. 5.

   What do you know about the administration of the Republic of the Shakyas?

6. 6.

   Give any two reasons why Magadha grew into a powerful kingdom in the period around 600 BC.