Question

(3 x 2 = 6 marks)
a). Why do you think Samudragupta allowed the rulers of dakshinapatha to rule again
while uprooting the rulers of Aryavarta? What does it tell you about
Samudragupta?
b). Why are the accounts of Chinese pilgrims who visited India considered to be historical
sources? Support your answer with the help of an example.
c). Would charitas and prashaatis be reliable sources of information if they were written by
the ordinary people of the kingdom? Why or Why not?
4. Answer the following questions in 60-70 words:
(2 X 4 = 8 marks)
a) Describe any four archaeological sources of history that give us information about the
life of the people around 2,500 years ago.
b) Describe the stages of building a temple or a stupa in the past.​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Answer 2

Explanation:

In Aryavarta there were nine rulers who were uprooted and their kingdoms were made a part of Samudragiipta's empire. In Dakshinaputha, there were twelve rulers. They surrendered to Samudragupta after being defeated and he then allowed them to rule again.