16 Mahajanapadas And Their Capitals
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EXAMIVERSE
Geographical Distribution
Northwest: Gandhara, Kamboja (Indus–Kabul basin)
Gangetic Plains: Anga, Magadha, Kasi, Kosala, Vatsa, Kuru, Panchala, Surasena, Vajji, Malla
Central India: Chedi, Avanti (Chambal–Narmada region)
Deccan: Assaka (Godavari basin)
This spread facilitated trade, iron technology diffusion, and cultural exchange.