New Beginnings: Cities and States
CBSE · Class 7 · Social Science
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Overview
This chapter explores India's Second Urbanisation that began in the 1st millennium BCE, marking a new era of city development, state formation, and social organization. After the decline of the Harappan civilization around 2000 BCE, India experienced a millennium-long gap in urban life. The chapter
Key Concepts
The revival of urban life
The revival of urban life in India starting from the 1st millennium BCE, primarily in the Ganga plains and spreading across the subcontinent. This fol
Early territorial units or states formed
Early territorial units or states formed by clans in north India towards the end of the 2nd millennium BCE. The word means 'where people have set foot
Sixteen larger states that emerged by
Sixteen larger states that emerged by merging smaller janapadas around 8th-7th centuries BCE, extending from Gandhara in northwest to Anga in east and
Early forms of democratic governance seen
Early forms of democratic governance seen in assemblies (sabha/samiti) that advised rulers, and in republics like Vajji and Malla where rulers were se
The mastery of iron extraction
The mastery of iron extraction and shaping that became widespread by late 2nd millennium BCE, enabling better tools for agriculture and superior weapo
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of India's Second Urbanisation and its significance
- Learn about the formation and importance of janapadas and mahajanapadas in early Indian history
- Explore the governance systems developed by these early states
- Examine technological innovations like iron metallurgy and coinage
- Understand the varna-jati system and its role in organizing society
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Sources & Official References
- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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