Question

Evaluate the factors that led to emergence of Janapadas and Mahajanapadas.

Answer 1

Answer:

The Janapadas were the major kingdoms of Vedic India. Aryans were the most influential tribes and were called as 'Janas'. By the 6th century B.C. there were approximately 22 different Janapadas. With the development of iron in parts of UP and Bihar, the Janapadas became more powerful and turned into Mahajanapads

Answer 2

Explanation:

The Janapadas were the major kingdoms of Vedic India. Aryans were the most influential tribes and were called as 'janas'. By the 6th century B.C. there were approximately 22 different Janapadas. With the development of iron in parts of UP and Bihar, the Janapadas became more powerful and turned into Mahajanapads.