Question

1 What were Mahajanapadas? Name any four of them.
2. What was the status of Magadha under the Nandas?
3. What made the people drift away from Brahamanism?
4. Mention any two achievements of Ajatshatru.
5. What was a guild? What was its main purpose?​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

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Answer 2

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Explanation:

1. They were called Mahajanapadas. They were sixteen in number. Important Mahajanapadas: (i) Megadha (ii) Koshala (iii) Kuru (iv) Avant

2. UNDER THE NANDAS, MAGADHA WAS A LARGE MAHAJANAPADA. BUT, LATER ON HE CAPTURED BY THE CHANDRAGUPTA MAURYA.

3. The main reason for people to drift away from Brahminism was the political uprising seen in South India. The Dravidian movement started by Tamil leaders like Periyar Ramasamy and the Justice party paved way for a reservation to the marginalized sections of the Society.

4. Ajatshatru is known for his efforts to lay down the foundation of a strong empire of Magadha. He conquered kingdoms of central, north, extending to west a few, a total of 36 empires. On the banks of Ganga, he constructed forts to strengthen the security of his kingdom Magadha.

5. Guild, also spelled gild, an association of craftsmen or merchants formed for mutual aid and protection and for the furtherance of their professional interests. Guilds flourished in Europe between the 11th and 16th centuries and formed an important part of the economic and social fabric in that era.