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What was a key factor that contributed to the rise of Janapadas in ancient India?
What was a key factor that contributed to the rise of Janapadas in ancient India?
How did trade and commerce influence the development of Janapadas?
How did trade and commerce influence the development of Janapadas?
What type of authority did tribal leaders establish in the process of political consolidation within Janapadas?
What type of authority did tribal leaders establish in the process of political consolidation within Janapadas?
In the social hierarchy of Janapadas, which group held both political and religious authority?
In the social hierarchy of Janapadas, which group held both political and religious authority?
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How were the territorial boundaries of Janapadas typically defined?
How were the territorial boundaries of Janapadas typically defined?
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Which concept provided a framework for social and political organization in Janapadas?
Which concept provided a framework for social and political organization in Janapadas?
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What was the primary economic activity in the Janapadas?
What was the primary economic activity in the Janapadas?
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Which empire emerged as a powerful entity under the Mauryan dynasty?
Which empire emerged as a powerful entity under the Mauryan dynasty?
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What was a notable feature of Janapadas' cultural unity?
What was a notable feature of Janapadas' cultural unity?
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Which empire was a rival to Magadha and was ruled by the Ikshvaku dynasty?
Which empire was a rival to Magadha and was ruled by the Ikshvaku dynasty?
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What consequence arose from the rise of empires among Janapadas?
What consequence arose from the rise of empires among Janapadas?
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