1. What made the kingdom prosperous?
2. How did Pratap Singh explain the ills of famine, epidemic and wars?
3. What mishap occurred when the king was on his hunting expedition?
4. Why was the king angry with his advisor?
5. Who made the king a prisoner? Why?
6. Why did the tribal chief send for the priest?
7. Why did the priest reject the prisoner as an offering to their deity?
8. How was the advisor's misfortune proved to be his luck?
9. Do you believe that everything that happens is for the best? Give examples from real li
prove your point.
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Answer:
Question 1.
Why was Mauryan empire regarded as a major landmark in the early Indian history? (Delhi 2015)
Answer:
The Mauryan empire was regarded as a major landmark in the early Indian history because for the first time Chandragupta Maurya founded a vast empire which extended to far North West to Afghanistan and Baluchistan. Moreover, historians think that the messages on Asoka inscription were very different from the other contemporary rulers.
Question 2.
Why is the 6th century BCE often regarded as a major turning point in the early Indian history. (Delhi 2015)
Answer:
The 6th century BCE is regarded as a major turning point in early Indian history for the following reasons:
It is an era associated with early states, cities, the growing use of iron, the development of coinage, etc.This era witnessed the growth of diverse system of thoughts like Buddhism and Jainism.
Question 3.
Why is James Prinsep’s contribution considered as the historic development in the Indian epigraphy? (HOTS; Delhi 2015)
Answer:
James Prinsep was an officer in the mint of the East India Company. He contributed a lot in the Indian epigraphy by deciphering two scripts, viz, Brahmi and Kharosthi in the earliest inscriptions and coins.
Question 4.
How were the coins used in the 1st century CE? Give two examples. (All India 2015)
Answer:
The Kushana rulers issued the first gold coins in the 1st century. For example:
The wide spread use of gold coins indicates that the enormous value of the transactions was taking place.Hoards of Roman coins were found in South India which indicates that trade was extended beyond political boundaries.
Question 5.
How did Kushana rulers exemplify themselves with the high status? (All India 2015)
Answer:
The Kushana rulers washed to project the notions of kingship in their coins and sculpture.
Colossal statues of Kushana rulers have been found installed in a shrine at Mat near Mathura and in Afghanistan. Many Kushana rulers adopted the title ‘Devaputra’ or ‘Son of God’.
Question 6.
How have the Prashastis drawn the factual information about the Gupta rulers? (All India 2015)
Answer:
Prashastis were important source for reconstructing the histories of Gupta rulers. Historians tried to draw factual information from such compositions. These were composed in praise of kings in particular and patrons in general by poets. Harisena, the court poet of Samudragupta, composed the Prayag Prashasti (also known as Allahabad pillar inscription) where he described Samudragupta as the most powerful king of Gupta Empire who was equally powerful like God and protector of his poor subjects.
Question 7.
Mention any two features of the administrative system of the Mauryan Empire. (Delhi 2014)
Answer:
Two main features of the administrative system of the Mauryan Empire were:
There were five major political centres in the empire viz, Pataliputra, Taxila, Ujjayini, Tosali and Suvamagiri.The administrative control was strongest in areas around the capital and the provincial centres and these centres were carefully chosen by the kings.
Question 8.
How did Magadha become the most powerful mahajanapada between 6th and 4th century BCE? Give two reasons.
(All India 2014)
Answer:
Historians explained the reason behind the emergence of Magadha as the most powerful mahajanapada in the following ways:
Agriculture was very productive in Magadha.Magadha was rich in iron mines which provided resources for tools and weapons. Further, elephants were found in large number in this region.
Question 9.
Explain why the communication along both land and riverine routes was vital for the existence of the empire during the period of Mauryan. (Compartment 2013)
Answer:
During the Mauryan period, communication along both land and riverine routes was vital for the existence of the empire because:
The Mauryan empire was a very vast empire. Thus, for political control, military activity and people’s movement, both land and riverine routes were required.Communication through roadways and waterways were necessary for trade and commerce and also for the exchange of ideas and knowledge, etc.
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2. Pratap Singh always advised the king that everything is for the best