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what is janapadas and their people

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Answered by parmaro2002
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The Janapadas (pronounced [dʒənəpəd̪ə]) were the realms, republics (ganapada) and kingdoms (saamarajya) of the Vedic period on the Indian subcontinent. The Vedic period reaches from the late Bronze Age into the Iron Age: from about 1500 BCE to the 6th century BCE. With the rise of sixteen Mahajanapadas ("great janapadas"), most of the states were annexed by more powerful neighbours, although some remained independent.

Answered by noor0
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◾As per the vedic texts Aryan tribes were known as Janas, which were the largest social units.The term Janapada composed of janas means ‘people’ or ‘subject’ and pada means ‘foot’. Janapada’s were the earliest gathering places of men, merchants, artisans and craftsmen akin to marketplace or town surrounded by hamlets and villages.Later,Janapadas became major realms or Kingdoms of Vedic India.

◾A Janapadin was the ruler of a janapada. Ancient texts like Ashtadhyayi, Ramayana, Mahabharatha, and numerous puranas refer to many Janapadas of ancient times.The Indian Subcontinent was divided into the Janapadas with clear demarcated boundaries.The Vedic literature describes the 9 Janapadas besides with the people as the Andhras, Pulindas, Sabaras and Purandas. However, by the Time of 6th century B.C.Panini mentions as many as 22 different Janapadas out of which Magadha, Avanti, Kosala and Vatsa were considered very important.

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