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प्रश्न
How did the king become more powerful during this period?
उत्तर
The king became more powerful during this period because kingship became hereditary. The sabha and Samiti lost much of their control over the king. Many new officials assistants like treasures, collectors, chamberlain had come into prominence. The king was elevated to the position of God’s representative on earth.
संबंधित प्रश्न
On what basis was the Aryan society divided? Mention the functions of each social group.
Textbook Keyword: Dharma
Match the following.
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Aryavarta | (a) commander-in-chief |
| 2. Senani | (b) god of rain and thunder |
| 3. Jana | (c) land of the Aryans |
| 4. Gramin | (d) tribe of the Vedic Period |
| 5. Sabha | (e) headman of the village |
| 6. Indra | (f) smaller assembly of selected people |
Name the four kingdoms that developed from small tribal organizations.
The Rajan did not have absolute power. Explain.
Who was a Rajan? What were his duties?
Match the columns.
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Magadha | (a) Creator |
| 2. Ashvamedha yagna | (b) Destroyer |
| 3. Grihastha | (c) Kosala |
| 4. Shiva | (d) Patna and Gaya |
| 5. Brahma | (e) Horse sacrifice |
| 6. Avadha | (f) Householder |
Match the Columns:
| A | B | ||
| 1. | Aryavarta | a. | head of the family |
| 2. | Jana | b. | smaller assembly of selected people |
| 3. | Gramani | c. | land of the Aryans |
| 4. | Sabha | d. | tribe of the Vedic Period |
| 5. | Grihapati | e. | headman of the village |
Choose the correct answer:
_____________ was the god of rain and thunder.
Choose the correct answer:
In the Aryan society kshatriyas were the __________.
