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State and Society up to 1000 CE
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Question
What does the term 'janapada' signify in early Indian political history?
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Answer
It signifies the transition from a kin-based identity (jana) to a territorial one, literally meaning "where a people set its feet". This marked a shift towards territory-based political units around 1000-600 BCE.
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