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Write a note on “Mahajanpadas”​

Answer 1

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In 6th century BC, ancient India had a number of kingdoms which emerged during the Vedic Age . This period saw socio-economic deveopment along with religious and political developments across the Indo-Gangetic plain. These permanent settlements led the evolution from janapadas to mahajanpadas. By sixth century BC, the centre of major political activity shifted from western part of gangetic plain to the eastern part, comprising the present day Bihar and eastern UP. Major reason for this shift was, the fetile lands of this area with better rainfall and rivers, their closeness to iron production centres also played a key role. In fact, it was the increased use of iron tools and weapons that enabled small states to become kingdoms, known as Mahajanapadas.

Political structure of these Sixteen Mahajanpadas :

Majority of these states were monarchical but some were also republics, known as “ganasangha”. Ganasangha had oligarchic system for governance where administration was headed by an elected king who had a large council for his aid. This was close to be called a democracy but common man had no say in administration.

There were 16 mahajanapadas / kingdoms which are mentioned in the ancient literature and scriptures. It must be noted here that these sixteen mahajanapadas were in existence before the rise of Buddhism in India. The sixteen Mahajanapadas are given here in quick look format.

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Answer 2

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The Janapadas were the major kingdoms of Vedic India. Aryans were the most influential tribes and were called as 'janas'. By the 6th century B.C. there were approximately 22 different Janapadas.

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