The period between 6th century BC and 4th century BC (roughly 600 BC to 325 BC, preceding the Mauryan Empire) in ancient India saw the emergence of 16 large kingdoms or oligarchic republics known as the Mahajanapadas.
There were _________ Mahajanapadas in India (600BC - 325BC)
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 4 2021 · Topic: Sixth century B.C.E - Political Condition (Emergence and features of the Mahajanapadas)
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