PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
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.