Question

Explain the emergency of mahajanapadas​

Answer 1

Answer:

In the sixth century BCE, there was a rise in the development of a few kingdoms that became prominent and earned the name Mahajanapada or great country. Aryans were the most influential tribes and were called as 'janas'. This gave rise to the term janapada where jana means 'people' and pada means 'foot.

Answer 2

Answer:

The factors that contributed to the rise of Magadha were the strategic locations of its two capitals Rajagriha and Pataliputra, very rich alluvial soil contributing to agricultural surplus production, and the availability of minerals, which resulted in the introduction of iron tools especially for warfare