16. Consider the following statements about Later Vedic Period:
1. The SatapathaBrahmana refers to the expansion of Aryans to the eastern Gangetic plains.
2. Janaka was the king of Videha with its capital at Mithila and his court was adorned by scholar Yajnavalkya.
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
16. Consider the following statements about Later Vedic Period:
1. The SatapathaBrahmana refers to the expansion of Aryans to the eastern Gangetic plains.
2. Janaka was the king of Videha with its capital at Mithila and his court was adorned by scholar Yajnavalkya.
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
The correct option is C c) Both 1 and 2
Answer : C
Explanation :
Later Vedic Period (1000 – 600 B.C.) :
The Aryans further moved towards east in the Later Vedic Period. The SatapathaBrahmana refers to the expansion of Aryans to the eastern Gangetic plains. Several tribal groups and kingdoms are mentioned in the later Vedic literature. One important development during this period is the growth of large Kingdoms.
Kuru and Panchala kingdoms flourished in the beginning. Parikshat and Janamejaya were the famous rulers of Kuru kingdom. PravahanaJaivali was a popular king of the Panchalas. He was a patron of learning. After the fall of Kurus and Panchalas, other kingdoms like Kosala, Kasi and Videha came into prominence. The famous ruler of Kasi was Ajatasatru. Janaka was the king of Videha with its capital at Mithila. His court was adorned by scholar Yajnavalkya. Magadha, Anga and Vanga seem to be the easternmost tribal kingdoms. The later Vedic texts also refer to the three divisions of India – Aryavarta (northern India), Madhyadesa (central India) and Dakshinapatha (southern India).
c) Both 1 and 2
Answer : C
Explanation :
Later Vedic Period (1000 – 600 B.C.) :
The Aryans further moved towards east in the Later Vedic Period. The SatapathaBrahmana refers to the expansion of Aryans to the eastern Gangetic plains. Several tribal groups and kingdoms are mentioned in the later Vedic literature. One important development during this period is the growth of large Kingdoms.
Kuru and Panchala kingdoms flourished in the beginning. Parikshat and Janamejaya were the famous rulers of Kuru kingdom. PravahanaJaivali was a popular king of the Panchalas. He was a patron of learning. After the fall of Kurus and Panchalas, other kingdoms like Kosala, Kasi and Videha came into prominence. The famous ruler of Kasi was Ajatasatru. Janaka was the king of Videha with its capital at Mithila. His court was adorned by scholar Yajnavalkya. Magadha, Anga and Vanga seem to be the easternmost tribal kingdoms. The later Vedic texts also refer to the three divisions of India – Aryavarta (northern India), Madhyadesa (central India) and Dakshinapatha (southern India).
