Which one of the following was an important contributing factor in the rise of Magadha as the most p...........

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Which one of the following was an important contributing factor in the rise of Magadha as the most powerful Mahajanapada between the Sixth and the Fourth Centuries BCE?

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Easy access to rich gold mines

Superior cavalry

An agriculturally productive region

Republican system of governance

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Explanation:

- Option 1 - Rich gold mines were not a known factor in the emergence of Magadha's power.

- Option 2 - While having a strong military was crucial, Magadha's strength was notably in its use of elephants rather than superior cavalry.

- Option 3 - The region's fertile land and agricultural productivity were crucial for economic prosperity and population support, contributing significantly to Magadha's rise.

- Option 4 - Magadha was not governed by a republican system; it was a monarchy, which provided centralized governance.