Question

Explain the statement with reasons.

The process of Second urbanisation began in ancient India.

Answer 1

1. The Janapadas with definite geographic borders and administrative systems were established roughly around 1000 B.C.E.
2. It resulted in the creation of sixteen Mahajanapadas from Afghanistan stretching to the banks of the Godavari in the south.
3. The capital cities of the mahajanapadas and some other cities, which flourished because of prospering trade once again brought the age of urbanisation in India.
4. It is known as the 'Second Urbanisation'.
5. By the 6th century B.C.E. these and a few other cities had become very prosperous.
6. Thus, the process of the second urbanisation began in ancient India.