Mahajanapada
Kashi (Varanasi)
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Overview
Kashi, with Varanasi as its centre, was a territorial kingdom of the later Vedic age, alongside the Kurus, Panchalas, Kosala and Videha. Among the mahajanapadas it was annexed by Kosala. During the Non-Cooperation Movement, the Kashi Vidyapith was founded here as a national institution.
Geography and key facts
- Later-Vedic territorial kingdom
- Annexed by Kosala
- Kashi Vidyapith (Non-Cooperation)
Why it matters for UPSC
Asked on which city-state was initially the most powerful (1999).
Note for UPSC
Annexed by Kosala.
Mahajanapadas are asked with their capitals and present-day regions; positions are approximate.
Asked in PYQs
- UPSC Prelims 1999 · Q63Which one of the following was initially the most powerful city state of India in the 6th century B.C.?…
Questions from our Prelims bank whose text names Kashi (Varanasi).
Key facts
- Type
- Mahajanapada
- State / UT
- Uttar Pradesh
- Coordinates
- 25.319°N, 83.013°E
- Asked in Prelims
- 1 question · 1999
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In the lessons
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