Q. What was the capital of Magadha before 4th century BCE? Answer:
Rajagaha
Notes: The ‘Brihadratha’ dynasty is considered to be the first who ruled Magadha. Capital used to be “Giribraj (Today Rajgir). Udayin’ shifted his capital to ‘Patliputra’ from Giribraj. Shishunag Dynasty shifted the capital from Patliputra to ‘Vaishali’. Vaishali became the third Capital of great Magadha emperor.