Viratnagar was capital of which Janpad in Ancient India?

Viratnagar was capital of which Janpad in Ancient India? Correct Answer Matsya Janpad

The correct answer is Matsya Janpad.

Key Points

  • The Janapadas were the realms, and kingdoms of the Vedic period.
  • Matsya Janpad is located in the present-day Central Rajasthan.
  • The word 'Matsya' is a Sanskrit word that means 'fish'.
  • Viratnagar is the present-day 'Bairath' region.
  • It was founded by King Virata.
  • It was excavated by the archaeologist Dayaram Sahni in the 1930s.

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