Answer the following questions in one or two sentences÷ 1)Which three powerful dynasties ruled over Magadh in post-vedic period ? 2)Which type of state system was the ‘janpad’? 3)How many Vedas are there ? which are they ? 4) Where were the houses in Harappan civilization constructed ? why ?
Answers
1) Haryanka Dynasty, Shishunaga Dynasty, and Nanda Dynasty.
2) The Janapada were highest political unit in Northern India during this period; these polities were usually monarchical (though some followed a form republicanism) and succession was hereditary. The head of a kingdom was called a (rajan) or king.
3) There are four vedas. this four vedas are the Rig Veda contains hymns about their mythology; the Sama Veda consists mainly of hymns about religious rituals; the Yajur Veda contains instructions for religious rituals; and the Atharva Veda consists of spells against enemies, sorcerers, and diseases.
4)Town planning Mohenjo-daro has a planned layout with rectilinear buildings arranged on a grid plan. Most were built of fired and mortared brick; some incorporated sun-dried mud-brick and wooden superstructures. Sites were often raised, or built on man made hills