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    THE RISE OF MAGADHA

    (1) Explain the following terms:


    (a) JANAPADAS  Janapadas were large states that grew in India as a
    result of wars and conquests.

    (b) MAHAJANAPADAS  The more powerful janapadas were called


    Mahajanapadas.There were 16 mahajanapadas.

    (2) Mention two Answer-


    reasons which led The two reasons which led to the emergence
    to the emergence of janapadas are-.
    of janapadas.  Surplus production and
     The desire to expand further.

    (3) Name the four Answer-


    powerful kingdoms The four powerful kingdoms of the Later Vedic Period are-
    of the Later Vedic  Vatsa
    Period.  Avanti
     Kosala
     Magadha

    (4) The three literary Answer-


    sources which has The three literary sources which has mentioned about the 16
    mentioned about the
    16 Mahajanapadas. Mahajanapadas are-
     The Buddhist, the Jain and Vedic literature.

    Trace the rise of Answer-


    Magadha under the  Bimbisara- was the first important king of Magadha,who
    rule of – ruled for 52 years.
    (a) Bimbisara  He expanded his territories through conquests and
    (b) Ajatashatru
    matrimonial alliances.
     Ajatashatru- succeeded his father Bimbisara, who ruled
    Magadha for 32 years.
     He expanded Magadha by conquering many neighbouring
    states.

    How did the conquest Answer-


    of Anga benefit  The conquest of Anga brought the river port of Champa ;
    Magadha? maritime trade started which made Magadha rich and
    prosperous.
     The rich deposits of iron ore found in this region
    contributed to the development of a strong and stable
    economy for Magadha.
    Write a short Answer-
    note on –  Alexander`s invasion led to the establishment of four
    THE EFFECTS OF different trade routes by land and sea.
    ALEXANDER’S  Alexander’s historians have left dated records of his
    INVASION campaigns.
     The cultural contact with the Greeks led to the growth
    of the Indo-Greek School of Art known as Gandhara
    School of Art.

    This is a picture of two famous kings who became friends after a war in the 4th
    Century BCE. With reference to the picture answer the following uestions:
    (a) Identify the two rulers.
    Answer-Alexander and Porus.

    (b) Name the most powerful kingdom in India


    during this time.
    Answer- Magadha.

    (c) Which dynasty ruled this kingdom?


    Answer-Nanda dynasty.

    (d) Who overthrew the last ruler of this


    dynasty?
    Answer-Chandragupta Maurya.

    (e) Name the empire established by him.


    Answer- The Mauryan empire

    For Objectives- RISE OF MAGADHA AND MAURYAN EMPIRE AND ADMINISTRATION


     Study textbook exercises
     Did you know (Textbook)
     Important words (Textbook)
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