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Magadha

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[muhg-uh-duh, mah-guh-] / ˈmʌg ə də, ˈmɑ gə- /

noun

  1. an ancient kingdom of NE India, in present-day W central Bihar state, S of the Ganges: flourished between the 8th and 6th century b.c.


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Pali was and still is the common tongue of the Magadha region, where Prince Siddhartha Gautama lived a life of luxury before renouncing wealth to attain enlightenment.

From Salon • May 21, 2023

His empire included Magadha and the area north of it, with his power base along the Ganges River.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012

Magadha had expanded south to occupy almost all of the Indian subcontinent.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012

After 500 years of invasion and turmoil, a strong leader again arose in the northern state of Magadha.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012

And if that plan did not work, the King of Magadha would make me raja of the Sakyas, if I would recognize him as my liege.

From The Buddha A Drama in Five Acts and Four Interludes by Carus, Paul