βΈοΈ Chapter 04 Β· Ancient India Β· Indian History
Mahajanapadas, Jainism & Buddhism
16 Mahajanapadas, rise of Magadha; teachings of Mahavira and Gautama Buddha β complete UPSC & PSC notes.
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π What You Will Learn in This Chapter
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16 Mahajanapadas β names, capitals, locations
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Rise of Magadha β Bimbisara, Ajatashatru, Nanda dynasty
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Jainism β 24 Tirthankaras, Mahavira’s life & Triratna
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Buddhism β Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, Nirvana
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Four Buddhist Councils & spread of Buddhism
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Jain & Buddhist art β stupas, viharas, chaityas
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Topic 01
16 Mahajanapadas & Rise of Magadha
16 Mahajanapadas, Magadha’s rise under Bimbisara, Ajatashatru, Nanda dynasty β political history.
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Jainism β Mahavira & Teachings
24 Tirthankaras, Mahavira’s life, Triratna, Anekantavada, Ahimsa, Jain sects β Digambara vs Shvetambara.
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Buddhism β Gautama Buddha & Teachings
Life of Buddha, Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, Nirvana, Buddhist councils, spread of Buddhism.
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Buddhist Councils & Spread of Buddhism
Four Buddhist councils, Ashoka’s role, spread to Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, Central Asia.
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Jain & Buddhist Art & Architecture
Stupas, viharas, chaityas, Sanchi Stupa, Ajanta-Ellora, Jain temples β art and architecture.
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Comparison & Quick Revision
Jainism vs Buddhism comparison table, key facts, complete chapter revision checklist.
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