Question

Explain the statement with reasons.

Rise of mahajanapadas came into being.

Answer 1

1. By 600 B.C.E. sixteen Mahajanapadas were established in India, from the northwest region to Magadha.
2. Conquering other janapadas and annexing their territory permanently to one's own, became a regular practice in the times of Mahajanapadas.
3. Ultimately, this conflict resulted in the creation of a large empire like Magadha.
4. Ancient India once again witnessed the rise of cities.