Describe the agricultural system under the Mahajanapadas. - Vidyadip

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Describe the agricultural system under the Mahajanapadas.

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Two major changes were introduced in agriculture around this time which were as follows:
$i.$ First, it was the rapid use of iron ploughshares. Through iron ploughshares, heavy and clayey soil could be turned over better as compared to a wooden ploughshare. It increased production of grains.
$ii.$ Second, people started transplanting paddy.

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