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How many Mahajanapadas are generally recognized?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: Sixteen

Mahajanapadas were large territorial states that existed in northern and central parts of the Indian subcontinent around the sixth century BCE. Ancient Buddhist and Jain texts, especially lists associated with the period of the Buddha, commonly mention sixteen such major states. The number refers to the recognized group, not to every smaller kingdom or local chiefdom of the time.

Therefore the correct choice is option C, sixteen. The alternatives ten, twelve and twenty do not match the standard historical enumeration taught in school history. Important examples include Magadha, Kosala, Vatsa and Avanti, but the question asks for the total commonly recognized number. Thus the answer is a factual recall point: sixteen Mahajanapadas.

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