Question

Analyses in brief the process of transition from territorial state to empire in the age of the Buddha

Answer 1

Answer:

An empire is a sovereign state functioning as an aggregate of nations or people that are ruled over by an emperor or another kind of monarch. Territorial empires (e.g. the Mongol Empire and Median Empire)

Answer 2

The process of transition from territorial state to empire in the age of Buddha was:

● In the sixth century B.C during the period of Buddha, there were sixteen mahajanapadas or large regional units. Among them, Magadha, Koshala, Vatsa, and Avanti were all the more impressive.

● Magadha under its goal-oriented rulers like Bimbsara and his child Ajatshatru of Haryanka Dynasty vanquished the neighboring mahajanapadas and in this way we see Magadha rose as an incredible realm which administered over a huge piece of India.

● Bimbsara brought Avanti and Kashi to his domain through victory and marriage union separately.

● Ajatshatru added Vaishali and reconquered Kashi to the Magadha and consequently Magadha rose a realm.