alleryThe term 'janapada' literally means:
Athe royal treasury
Bthe land where a jana (people or clan) settles
Ca tax levied on traders
Da fortified army camp
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. the land where a jana (people or clan) settles
'Janapada' means the land where a jana — a people, clan or tribe — sets foot and settles.
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