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1. 1.

   What were the powerful states in the Later Vedic period called?

2. 2.

   How many mahajanapadas are mentioned in the religious texts of the 6th century BCE?

3. 3.

   Name the most powerful kingdom in ancient India (4th century BCE).

4. 4.

   Name the Mauryan ruler who unified India politically.

5. 5.

   Discuss the developments that led to the emergence of janapadas.

6. 6.

   Trace the rise of Magadha under the rule of (a) Bimbisara and (b) Ajatashatru