Question

why did the Rajas of mahajanapadas build

Answer 1

Capital cities of 'mahajanapadas'were mostly fortified by building huge walls of wood, brick or stone around them. There were various reasons forbuilding forts. They were probablybuilt because people were afraid of attacks from other kings and needed protection.

Answer 2

(i) The capital city of Mahajanapadas was fortified with huge walls of wood, bricks, stones around them because people were afraid of attacks from other kings and needed protection.

(ii) Some rulers wanted to show their prosperity and power by building walls and forts.