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why sixth century bc refeered to as an era of second urbanisation? explain any four points​

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Question => Why sixth century bc refeered to as an era of second urbanisation?

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╭☞ Vedic period was starting from 1000 b c to 600 bc. The period of second urbanization (6th century B.C. to 3rd century B.C.) brought a large-scale beginning of town life in the middle Gangetic basin. Vedic period was starting from 1000 b c to 600 bc.

╭☞ The religion played an important role in the urbanization in the Gangetic plain. In the 6th century B.C. people had worship places in only a few places. There used to be big gatherings with people coming from distant places. Gradually, these religious places saw the emergence of towns.

╭☞ The following are the factors that led to the urbanization during the sixth-century BCE: Technological advancement: during this time the people of the Gangetic valley began the use of iron plough to clean the land. Forest clearance became very easy with the use of iron.

╭☞ The Central Ganges Plain, where Magadha gained prominence, forming the base of the Mauryan Empire, was a distinct cultural area, with new states arising after 500 BCE during the so-called “Second urbanisation”.

╭☞ 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.