Write 2 differences between the leaders chosen now and the men recognized
as rajas in the past.
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Q3. Who were the groups who could not participate in the assemblies of the ‘ganas’ ?
Ans: These groups of people were not allowed to participate in the assemblies of the ‘ganas’.
(i)Women (ii) ‘Dasas’ (iii) ‘Kammakaras’.
Q4.Why did the ‘rajas’ of ‘mahqjanapadas’ build forts?
Ans: The ‘rajas’ of ‘mahajanapadas’ built forts around their capital cities because probably the people were afraid of attacks from other kings and needed protection. It is also possible that some ‘rajas’ wanted to show that they were rich and powerful by building large, tall and impressive walls around cities. Moreover, by fortifying, the land and its people could be controlled more easily.
Q5. In what ways are present-day elections different from the ways in which rulers were chosen in ‘janapadas’?
Ans: Choosing rulers in ‘janapadas’—Men were chosen ‘rajas’ by performing big sacrifices. The ‘ashvamedha’ (horse sacrifice) was one such ritual which was used to identify a ‘raja’. The ‘raja’ chosen by this sacrifice was considered very powerful. Electing rulers today—Today, we have a democratic system of government. Each citizen has a right to vote and the government is decided by elections in which each citizen casts his vote.