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Decline of Republican States

  • By the end of fifth century AD, republics disappeared from ancient India. After the 6th century, only monarchial states were left in India.
  • Merits and demerits of republican states help in understanding the cause of downfall of republican system in ancient India.

Merits

  • The legal system and the administration of justice in the republics was strong.
  • The leaders of the republican states were extremely popular with the peop…

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Types of Towns and Cities in Literature/Sources

Types of Towns and Cities in Literature/Sources

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Cities of Sixth Century B. C

The terms that are frequently used to denote cities in ancient Indian literature are Pura, Durga, Nigama, Nagar, etc.

Pura

  • The term Pura in the early Vedic literature, referred to fortified settlements or temporary places of refuge or cattle pens.
  • During Mahajanpada period it is often used for the reside…

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