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List two ways in which rajas of the mahajanapadas were different from those mentioned in the Rigveda.

Answer:

Rajas of Mahajanapadas: (i) They became rajas by performing very big sacrifices where people accepted their supremacy. (ii) They had capital city, which were fortified. They also had large armies. Rajas in Rigveda:   (i) The rulers was chosen by the jana i.e., the people. (ii) They did not have a capital city, places, armies. Also, they did not collect taxes.