Mention any two features of the administration system of the Mauryan Empire.
The features of the administration system of the Mauryan Empire:
(i) There were five major political centres in the empire-the capital Pataliputra and provincial centres of Taxila, Ujjayini, Tosali and Suvarnagiri.
(ii) The administrative control was strongest in areas around the capital and the provincial centres.
'Buddha laid stress on right conduct and values.' ln the light of the above message, explain his teachings on life.
How did architectural features of Mohenjodaro indicate planning? Support with suitable examples.
Why was the colonial government keen on mapping of lndian cities from the early years? Give any two reasons.
Domingo Paes has called the Mahanavami Dibba of Vijayanagara Empire as 'The House of Victory'. Justify.
'By the eleventh century Sufism evolved into a well-developed movement.' Give any two examples.
Describe the life led by the forest dwellers during the Mughal era in 16th-17th centuries.
Who composed the original story of Mahabharata in oral form? Explain any four elements considered by the historians while analyzing the Mahabharata.
