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Trace the evolution of urban centres from the Later Vedic period to the Mauryan age. Analyse the drivers of urbanisation and discuss its social consequences.

Topic: Ancient and Medieval Q2. Trace the evolution of urban centres from the Later Vedic period to the Mauryan age. Analyse the drivers of urbanisation and discuss its social consequences. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question The historical process behind the “second urbanisation” in India and links it to the rise …

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Alexander and Chandragupta Maurya:

GS Paper 1: Topics Covered: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.   Chandragupta Maurya: Context: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath recently said that Chandragupta Maurya, who founded the Mauryan empire in the 4th century BC, had defeated Alexander of Macedon in battle — …

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