6th Social Notes (Important Dynasties of North India)

 

Important Dynasties of North India

I. Fill in the blanks with suitable words:

1. The ambassador sent by Seleucus to the court of Chandragupta Maurya was Megasthenes.

2. King who treated his subjects like his own children was Ashoka.

3. Ashoka’s inscriptions are mainly found in Brahmi script.

4. Ashoka declared a war on Kalinga after eight years of his ruling.

5. Our National Emblem is Four headed Lion of Ashoka Pillar.

6. Kanishka started Shalivahana Shaka year in memory of the beginning of his rule.

 

II. Answer the following in one sentence:

1. Who is the founder of Maurya Dynasty?
Ans: Chandragupta Maurya is the founder of Maurya Dynasty.

 

2. Name the capital of Mauryas.
Ans: Pataliputra is the capital of Mauryas.

 

3. Name the famous book written by Kautilya.
Ans: Arthashastra is the famous book written by Kautilya.

 

4. Name the famous book written by Megasthenes.
Ans: Indika is the famous book written by Megasthenes.

 

5. Which king considered his subjects as his own children?
Ans: Ashoka considered his subjects as his own children.

 

6. What were the functions of Dharmamahamatras?
Ans: ‘Dharma Mahamathras’ helped the king in administration and preached good conduct to the people.

 

7. Where did Kanishka conduct the International Buddhist Conference?
Ans: Kanishka conducted the International Buddhist Conference inKashmir.

 

8. Which is the famous book written by Ashwaghosha?
Ans: Buddha Charita is the famous book written by Ashwaghosha.

 

III. Discuss in group and answer the question:

1. Write about the importance of Kalinga war.

Ans: The Kalinga war is an important stage in the life of Ashoka, the great. Ashoka declared war on Kalinga during the eight year ofhis rule. About one lakh people lost their lives and another lakh were injured. Another one and a half lakh soldiers were held as prisoners of war. Ashoka was deeply disturbed by the immense destruction of human life in the war. He resolved to. not wage wars in future. We chose the path of Dharma in place of war.

    He accepted Buddhism and spread the messages of Buddhism all over his empire and also many other countries. He encouraged his subjects to repsect their parents, elders and to have compassion, truthfulness and to be generous. He also appointed ‘Dharmamaha Mantras’ to preach good conduct to his subjects. They were also responsible for the welfare of orphans, widows and old people.

 

IV. Match it:

 

A	B
1. Ashoka	a. Kanishkapura	b
2. Kanishka	b. Buddhacharita	c
3. Ashwaghosha	c. Kalakendra	d
4. Gandhara	d. Devanampriya	a

Guptas

 I. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:

1. The capital of Guptas was Pataliputra.

2. Alahabad pillar inscription was created by Samudra Gupta

3. The Gupta king who won ‘Kaviraja’ title Harisena.

4. The book ‘Mudrarakshasa’ written by Vishakadutta.

5. The great poet who had the title ‘Kavi Guru Tilaka’ Kalidasa.

 

II. Answer the following questions:

1. Which emperor’s details are available on Allahabad inscription?
Ans: The details of Samudragupta are available on Allahabad inscription.

 

2. Which Gupta emperor had the title ‘Vikramaditya’?
Ans: Chandragupta II had the title ‘Vikramaditya’.

 

3. Name the Chinese pilgrim who visited India during the Gupta rule?
Ans: Fa-Hien visited India during the Gupta rule.

 

4. Name a play written by Kalidasa.
Ans: Abhijnana Shakuntala is a play written by Kalidasa.

 

5. Who wrote Mrichakatika?
Ans: Shudraka wrote Mrichakatika.

 

6. Name the dictionary composed by Amarasimha.
Ans: Amarakosha was the dictionary composed by Amarasimha.

 

7. Where is Dhamek stupa located?
Ans: Dhamek stupa located at Sarnath.

 

8. Who was the famous mathematician of the Gupta period?
Ans: Aryabatta and Brahmagupta were the famous mathematician of the Gupta period.

 

9. Who wrote ‘Astangahridayasamhita’?
Ans: Vagbhata wrote ‘Astangahridayasamhita’.

 

Harshavardhana

I. Fill in the blanks using appropriate words:

1. Harshavardhana was close to Hiuen Tsang a Chinese traveller.

2. The record of Hieun Tsang’s experiences is known as Si-Yu-Ki’

3. Nalanda University was in the present state of Bihar.

4. Pulikeshi II was the Kannada King who defeated Harshavardhana on the banks of river Narmada.

 

II. Answer the following questions:

1. Name the brother and sister of Harshavardhana.
Ans: Rajyavardhanavarma and Rajyashree were the brother and sister of Harshavardhana.

 

2. Which was the capital city of Harshavardhana?
Ans: Kannauj was the capital city of Harshavardhana.

 

3. Who wrote the book ‘Harshacharita’?
Ans: Banabatta wrote the book ‘Harshacharita’.

 

4. Name the plays written by Harshavardhana.
Ans: Priyadarshika, Ratnavali and Nagananda

 

5. Who was the Chinese traveller who visited the court of Harshavardhana?
Ans: Hiuen Tsang was the Chinese traveller who visited the court of Harshavardhana.

 

6. Which was the most famous Indian university during ancient times and where it was?
Ans: Nalanda University was the most famous Indian university during ancient times. It was located at present day bihar.