Question

what were Mahajanpadas? name a few important mahajnapadas (according 4 marks question)​

Answer 1

In the 6th century BC, very big states were established in north India. They were called Mahajanapadas. They were sixteen in number. Important Mahajanapadas: (i) Megadha (ii) Koshala (iii) Kuru (iv) Avanti (v) Panchala (vi) Vajji (vii) Gandhara.

Answer 2

ᴀɴsᴡᴇʀ-:

☘Mahajanapadas were forms of early states and were mostly ruled by kings. However there were oligarchy also known as Gana and Sanghas, where group of people shared power and were collectively known as Rajas.

☘They were sixteen in number. Important Mahajanapadas:

1. Megadha
2. Koshala
3. Kuru
4. Avanti
5. Panchala
6. Vajji
7. Gandhara.

ɴᴏᴛᴇ-: ᴛʜɪs ɪs ᴇɴᴏᴜɢʜ ғᴏʀ 4 ᴍᴀʀᴋs,ᴅᴇᴀʀ

ʙᴇ ʙʀᴀɪɴʟʏツ