Question

4.Prashastis tell us how rulers wanted to depict themselves as

Answer 1

Answer:

aliant, victorious warriors

 

Prashastis composed by learned Brahmanas, who occasionally helped in the administration, contain details that may not be literally true but will tell us how rulers wanted to depict themselves – as valiant, victorious warriors, for example. Kings often rewarded Brahmanas by grants of land, which were recorded on copper plates

Explanation:

 

 

 

Prashastis contain details that may not be literally true. But they tell us how rulers wanted to depict themselves – as valiant, victorious warriors, for example. However author named Kalhana composed Sanskrit poems in 12th century and he was critical about the rulers and their policies. Kanauj in the Ganga valley was a prized area.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. Prashastis were composed by learned brahmans, who occasionally helped in the administration.
2. They tell us how rulers wanted to depict themselves - as valiant, victorious warriors, for example.
3. Prashastis contained details that may not be literally be true.
4. Kings of ten rewarded Brahmanas by grants of land.
5. These were recorded on copper plates, which were given to those who received the land.