Class 9 History Chapter 5: State and Society up to 1000 CE – Questions and Answers The Big Questions : 1. How did society and state organise themselves prior to 1000 CE? Answer: Kin-based society: Early Vedic society was organised into kula (family), grāma (village), viśha, and jana (clan) . The rājā was the protector of the people. Political institutions: Important assemblies such as Sabhā, Samiti, and Vidhatā assisted the king in decision-making and governance. Growth of states: Over time, small clans developed into janapadas , mahājanapadas , kingdoms, republics, and later large empires such as the Mauryas, Guptas, and Cholas . Administration: Empires were divided into provinces, districts, and villages . Village assemblies managed local administration, irrigation, taxation, and justice. Social organisation: Society was organised around varna, āśhrama (stages of life), family, and dharma , which promoted social order and harmony. 2. How did states and societies emerge a...
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