explain in detail how coins inscriptions and monuments are useful source of information on mediaeval India
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Monument are important because they give us details such as :
- The styles and designs prevalent at that time
- The type of materialis common at that time
- The building techniques
- The purpose of the said monument
- The historical event surrounding the monument
- The political environment and so on
These are reasons why monument are important source of information.
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History of ancient India was totally based on coins, inscriptions and monuments because these were the main sources to create the history of ancient India.
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- Inscriptions are gravure writings on hard surfaces such as metal, rock and stone. The inscription study is known as epigraphy. Inscriptions are an important information source about the past of India. Initially, inscriptions were made on cliff faces, pillars, caves and rocks. They were graved in metals over time, including coins and copper plates.
- Coins are metal pieces used as cash. Usually they were issued by the kingdom ruler. Numismatics is the study of coins. The coin details tells us about the Empire, shows the dates in which certain kings ruled their special interests and accomplishments. Monuments often contain information about the period of their construction.
- Not only religious activities but the political, economic and social circumstances of the period can be shown by the temples, palaces and mosques. 'Medieval manuscripts' have been written in India mainly on leaves of palm, bamboo, cloth, birch, and paper. This covers a wide range of topics, including faith, politics, science and literature. They are written in various languages and writings in the Indian language.
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