Revision of L-12(Janapadas and the Mahajanapadas) class 6th D.A.V
In this video we will do the complete revision of L-12(Janapadas and Mahajanapadas). The main topics are Janapada, Mahajanapada, Ghanasanghas important rulers of Magadha(Bimbisara, Ajatshatru, Darshak). Administration, Social condtion, Economic condition, Religion and Magadha- a successful empire.
Janapada- A region inhabited by the tribe or Jana called janapada. Literary the word janapada means the land where Jana set its foot. Few Janapada were Gandhara, Kuru, Panchla, Videha.
Mahajanapada- When a janapada expanded its territories through conquest. There were 16 Mahajanapadas. Some important mahajanapada were Magadah, Vatsa, Avanti, Kosala, Matsya, Anga, Kashi.
Ghanasanghas- There were few kingdoms whre rulers were chosen by the people. The office of the rulers were not hereditary. Some important Ghanasanghas were Licchavi of Vaishali, Sakyas of Kapilavastu, Vrijes of Mithila, Malas of Pava.Important rulers- bimbisara(542-492 B.C.E), Ajatshatru(492-460 B.C.E), Darshak(460-444 B.C.E)
Administration- The king was the supreme head of the state and head of the army and lead the wars. There were many officials called mahamantras. Senanayak, Sangrahitri, Purohita, Gramini, Ayukas.
Socil conditions- the society was based on varna system i.e. Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shrudras.
Religion- The people drift away from Brahminism and Hinduism because of rigidity of Varna system, the strict rituals.Buddhism and jainism became very popular.
Economic condition- Agriculture and cattle rearing were the main occupation and there were many other occupation like jewellery making, weaving, carpentary. There coins were punched marked. Guilds- People of different vocation had their own organistions. Each guild had its own head known as shrnee.
Magadha a successful empire- Advantageous geographical position, Wide spread production of agriculture, it had two capitals- Rajgriha and Patliputra, Harmonius social structure, An efficient military and civil administration.

