Chapter Description
Chapter 5 of Class 6 History "Kingdoms, Kings, and an Early Republic" discusses the transition from tribes to kingdoms, the emergence of janapadas and mahajanapadas, and the establishment of early republics. It explains the methods that were used by ancient rulers to assert their power, the social hierarchy, and the administrative and economic changes during this period.
Key Highlights
- Ashvamedha Ritual: The importance of the horse sacrifice in establishing the authority of a raja
- Fortified Cities: What were the reasons behind building forts?
- Varna System: The roles of different social groups and the exclusion of certain groups from religious rituals
- Economic Changes: Introduction of regular taxes and impact of technology in agriculture
- Republic Governance: The unique features of republics like Vajji, where multiple rajas ruled together
Type of Questions You Will Get
- True or False Statements such as whether archaeologists found palaces in janapadas or if many cities in mahajanapadas were fortified
- Identify groups like women, dasas (slaves), and kammakaras (landless laborers)
- Explanations questions like Explain why the rajas of mahajanapadas built forts
- Local Janapadas: Naming janapadas or mahajanapadas closest to the student's state and their directional locations
- Comparison questions such as Compare the rajas of the Rigvedic period with those of the mahajanapadas, etc.
The NCERT Solutions for "Chapter 3: Kingdoms, Kings, and an Early Republic" is available for free download in PDF format, making it easy for students to access it at any time and from any location.
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