Discuss the social and cultural factors that contributed to the process of second urbanization after the Later-Vedic period.
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Topic: Ancient History, later Vedic Age
Topic: Ancient History, later Vedic Age
Q1. Discuss the social and cultural factors that contributed to the process of second urbanization after the Later-Vedic period. (250 Words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights ias
Why the question: This question is part of static syllabus of GS 1. Key Demand of the question: Examine the social and cultural influences that drove the process of second urbanization after the Later-Vedic period. Structure of the Answer: Introduction: Introduce the concept of second urbanization, referring to the resurgence of urban centres in ancient India during the 6th century BCE. Body: In the first part, discuss the Social and Cultural factors that contributed to second urbanization- The emergence of territorial politics, Rise in agricultural and trade activity, Increase in population etc. Next, analyse the role of Cultural and Religious Developments: Intellectual and Educational Centres, Rise of new urban classes: Education system etc. Conclusion: Conclude by writing about the long-term impacts of these factors on the development of Indian civilization and the emergence of classical urban centres.
Why the question:
This question is part of static syllabus of GS 1.
Key Demand of the question:
Examine the social and cultural influences that drove the process of second urbanization after the Later-Vedic period.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction:
Introduce the concept of second urbanization, referring to the resurgence of urban centres in ancient India during the 6th century BCE.
• In the first part, discuss the Social and Cultural factors that contributed to second urbanization- The emergence of territorial politics, Rise in agricultural and trade activity, Increase in population etc.
• Next, analyse the role of Cultural and Religious Developments: Intellectual and Educational Centres, Rise of new urban classes: Education system etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing about the long-term impacts of these factors on the development of Indian civilization and the emergence of classical urban centres.