Class 7 NCERT • Exploring Society SST Portal
Ch 04: New Beginnings: Cities and States
Select a topic or study module below to explore early urban centres, Mahajanapadas, the rise of Magadha, ancient economy and coinage, intellectual awakening, and textbook solutions.
Topic 01 • Early Urban Centres
Transition to Urban Life, River Valley Settlements, Trade Routes & Archaeology
Topic 02 • Mahajanapadas
The 16 Great Territorial States, Monarchies vs Gana-Sanghas (Republics) & Centralisation
Topic 03 • Rise of Magadha
Strategic Location, Iron Resources, Fertile Lands & Rulers Like Bimbisara and Ajatashatru
Topic 04 • Economy & Coinage
Craft Production, Punch-Marked Coins, Merchant Guilds & Early State Taxation Systems
Topic 05 • Intellectual Awakening
6th Century BCE Socio-Spiritual Shifts, Rise of Buddhism & Jainism, Ethics & Philosophy
Module 06 • Exercises & Quiz