INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The location of Janapadas and Mahajanapadas was Indian sub-continent. There were 16 mahajanpadas during 600 BC to 300 B.C. As per the Vedic texts Aryan tribes were known as the Janas, which were the largest social units.

Detailed explanation-2: -Janapadas were situated in India’s eastern, western, and northern parts. Mahajanapadas were spread all over Northern India, including Bengal and Kashmir valleys. Major examples of Janapadas from 1500 BC to the 6th century BC: Alina, Anu, Gandhari, Kalinga, and Matsya.

Detailed explanation-3: -In parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, the Janapadas became the most powerful, and eventually evolved into the Mahajanapadas. A total of 16 Mahajanapadas existed in the Indian Subcontinent between the years 600 BCE and 325 BCE.

Detailed explanation-4: -These villages were known as Janapadas. They were governed by the village headman. Mahajanapadas were the cities of ancient India. These were formed when people from different tribes lived together in large villages and practised different kinds of trades.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Janapadas were small kingdoms of the Vedic Age period. With the development of iron in parts of Northern India, the Janapadas would become more powerful and evolve into the Mahajanapadas.