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Describe the salient features of mahajanapadas.

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Mahajanapadas were states that existed between 6th and 4th BC centuries. Buddhist and Jain texts mention sixteen Mahajanapadas. The name of all these are not uniform in all texts but some names are common and uniform which means they were the powerful ones. These Mahajanapadas are Vajji, Magadha, Kaushal, Kuru, Panchal, and Gandhar.

The important features of the Mahajanapadas are as follows.

  1. Most of the Mahajanapadas were ruled by powerful kings. However, there were some Mahajanapadas where rule was in the hands of people, we call them republics. In some states the king and the subject had collective control on the economic resources of the state.
  2. Every Mahajanapadas had its own capital. The capital normally would be surrounded by forts. The fortification of the capital was needed for protection and economic resources.
  3. It was around 6th Century BC, Brahmins began to compile scripture called “Dharma Shastra” which states rules of morality including that of monarch. Herein it was mentioned that the king should be Kshatriya.
  4. The main job of the king was collection of taxes from farmers, traders, craftsmen. They also accepted donations.
  5. It was considered fair to plunder neighbouring countries for riches.
  6. Gradually Mahajanapadas began to have full time army and officials. Soldiers were from the ranks of farmers.


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