Explain the following Statements with reasons:

Magadha emerged as a powerful kingdom in the 6th century B.C.E.

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  • Magadha was an important kingdom among the mahajanapadas that existed in ancient India. 
  • Fertile and rich land, perennial rivers, excellent facilities of navigation, availability of commercial markets, etc., were the reasons for the rise of Magadha as an empire. 
  • In the 6th century BCE, the Haryanka dynasty ruled over Magadha.
  • Thus, Magadha emerged as a powerful kingdom in the 6th century B.C.E.

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