Question

Outline the main features of second urbanization in the Indian subcontinent

Answer 1

Answer:

The main features of this period are: Iron tools and implements were used extensively. This helped in the expansion of agriculture. The iron plough and iron axe helped in clearing large tracts of forest land which were used for cultivation.

Explanation:

Answer 2

In the middle Gangetic basin, the time of second urbanization from the 6th century witnessed the beginning of town life.

• The Central Ganges Plain, in which Magadha gained prominence and formed the basis of the Mauryan Empire, was a distinct cultural region with new states emerging after 500 BCE.

• The main features of this period were -

• A widespread use of iron tools and implements had begun, which further aid in agrarian expansion.
• The iron plough and iron axis helped clear large forest land tracts that were used to grow thereby creating a surplus in agriculture.