Question

What are the differences between and Nation state and modern state ?
( Class 10 History )

Answer 1

Nation states emerged after overthrowing monarchy and dynasty rule in Europe. While modern states have been developing since then. Modern states are ruled by a centralised power and authority.

In a nation state, citizens came to develop a common identity based on shared language, traditions and cutoms. In modern states, people speaking different languages, following various traditions and cultures live together. Nations states have now developed as modern states.