Answer these questions: [12]
1. 'The knowledge of mathematics and metallurgy was quite advanced', explain.
2. What are the sources for the study of the Gupta period?
3. Write any two ways in which Ashoka spread Dharma.
4. What are the main sources of information for the Mauryan period?
5. What led to the decline in the popularity of Jainism?
6. What do you understand by the
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2.ans The Sources for study of Gupta Period:
Vishakadutta had written Devichandraguptam and Mudrarakshasam, which provides details about rise of Guptas. Social, economic and religious accounts left by the Chinese traveller Fa-hien, who had visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II.
3.ans Ashoka adopted several measures to spread his dhamma. Some of them are: (i) He himself set an example before his people by strictly following Ahimsa. (ii) He appointed some; officers known as Dharam Mahamatras to spread and explain the message of dhamma. {iii) He engraved the principles of dhamma on rocks and pillars
The given questions are in reference to the Gupta and the Mauryan period.
1. The knowledge of mathematics and metallurgy was quite advanced in the Gupta period. This can be inferred from their great architecture and sculptures. The Mehrauli pillars and the copper statue of Buddha are proof that show the skill of metal casting and architecture.
2. The source of study of the Gupta empire include literary works, monuments, coins and inscriptions. They give us a brief idea of the life and livelihood during that time.
3. Ashoka spread Dhamma by appointing Mahamattas who spread the teaching of Dhamma. He also spread hiss message through inscribed rock pillars.
4. The main sources of information for the Mauryan period are the Arthasastra by Kautilya and Indica by Meghasthanese.
5. The reason for the decline of Jainism was the division between Svetambaras and Digambaras among the religion itself.
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