Discuss the achievements of the nation-states.
HistoryClass 11CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
The nation-states are known for achievements. Some of them were:
- The rise of nation-states crushed the power of the lords and this made people free from their excesses.
- They paved way for setting up peace.
- They taught the people to give support to their kings.
- They infused the spirit of nationalism among the people of different classes.
- They took remarkable steps for the consolidation of the economy of states.
- They contributed a lot in the development of language, literature and architecture.
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