how the cities were developed in mahajanapadas
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Capital cities of 'mahajanapadas' were mostly fortified by building huge walls of wood, brick or stone around them. There were various reasons for building forts. They were probably built because people were afraid of attacks from other kings and needed protection. Some rulers probably built forts to make their cities impressive and to show how rich and powerful they were. Moreover, by making forts, controlling the fortified area became easier for the kings.Buildings forts required a great-deal of planning. Thousands of bricks or stones had to be prepared. Enormous amount of labour and resources were required.
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the janapadas were the major kingdoms of Vedic India with the development of iron in parts of up and Bihar the janapadas became more powerful and turned into mahajanapadas thehre 16 sach mahajanapadas during 600 BC to 325 BC in Indian subcontinent