The earliest reference to the <answer>Magadha</answer> people occurs in the Atharva-Veda where they are found listed along with the Angas, Gandharis, and Mujavats. <answer>Magadha</answer> played an important role in the development of Jainism and Buddhism, and two of India's greatest empires, the Maurya Empire and Gupta Empire, originated from <answer>Magadha</answer>. These empires saw advancements in ancient India's science, mathematics, astronomy, religion, and philosophy and were considered the Indian "Golden Age". The <answer>Magadha</answer> kingdom included republican communities such as the community of Rajakumara. Villages had their own assemblies under their local chiefs called Gramakas. Their administrations were divided into executive, judicial, and military functions.
Where was the location origin of the Maurya and Gupta empires?
Magadha