Match List-I with List-II: List-I: (a) Moriyas, (b) Videhas, (c) Licchavis, (d) Mallas List-II: 1. Pippalivana, 2. Mithila, 3. Vaishali, 4. Kapilavastu Which of the above is/are not properly matched?

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WBCS Prelims 2022

Answer

(d-4)

Explanation

The Mallas were associated with Kusinara and Pava. Kapilavastu was the capital of the Sakyas (the clan to which Buddha belonged). The other matches (Moriyas-Pippalivana, Videhas-Mithila, Licchavis-Vaishali) are correct.

Key Points

  • > Kapilavastu was the capital of the Sakyas.
  • > The Mallas had two confederacies based in Kusinara and Pava.
  • > These clans were part of the ancient Indian republics (Gana-Sanghas).

Additional Information

  • >Among the 16 Mahajanapadas, Malla and Vrijji were republics.
  • >Vaishali, the capital of the Licchavis, is often considered the world's first republic.
History Mahajanapadas and Republics Medium