Discuss about literary sources for Janapadas
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The literary evidences that support the existence of Janapadas in India are:
1. Puranas: Puranas are ancient texts which were likely composed between the 3rd- and 10th-century CE. According to research 100+ Janapadas are mentioned in the Puranas.
2. Arthashastra: The Arthashastra is an ancient Indian treatise on economic policies, military strategy and statecraft written by Kautilya (Chanakya) which contains information about Janapadas.
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