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Chapter 1: Matter in Our Surroundings 1. Introduction to Matter Definition: Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space. Examples: Solids (like wood), liquids (like water), gases (like air). 2. Properties of Matter Physical Properties: Can be observed or measured without ch...

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2 Kings, Farmers and Towns Early states and

Economies (600 BCE - 600 CE)



Developments Between 1900 BCE and 600BCE( followed by end of
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➢ Rigveda was composed (1500 BCE)




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Megalith culture



➔Megalith period was followed by stone age

➔Megalith means ‘big stone’

➔Megalith culture originated in South India

, ➔Megalith culture related to new mode of disposal of dead

➔Megalith Grave were encircled with big pieces of stone

➔Megaliths contain skeletons, pottery and iron objects

➔Megalith culture belongs to iron age.




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Why 6th century BCE Turning point in Indian History BCE




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3. Rise of early states (Mahajanapadas)in India in 6th century BCE
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5. Wide use of iron started
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6. Coinage system and trade developed
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The Earliest States in India



Time line of Early Political institutions

 ‘Jana’ to ‘Janapada’

 Janapada to Mahajanapada

,  Mahajanapada to kingdom

 Kingdom to Empire



Meaning

Jana : People, clan ,tribe
Janapada : Land where jana settled
Mahajanapada : Large Janapadas




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Features of Mahajanapadas
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 Mahajanapadas were early states or Political institutions in India
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 Some Mahajanapadas were ruled by ‘Raja’s or Kings
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 Some Mahajanapadas were Oligarchies/republics
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 Each Mahajanapada had capital city
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 Mahajanapada had standing army


 Mahajanapada had bureaucracy


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 Ganas or Sanghas-power shared by

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