Historians have used a variety of sources to reconstruct the history of the Mauryan Empire. State any four such sources.
Sources to reconstruct the history of the Mauryan Empire are:
(i)Archaeological finds, especially sculpture.
(ii)The account of Megasthenes, a Greek ambassador to the court of Chandragupta Maurya, which survives in fragments.
(iii)The Arthashastra, parts of which were probably composed by Kautilya or Chanakya, traditionally believed to be the minister of Chandragupta.
(iv)Buddhist , Jaina and Puranic literature , as well as Sanskrit literary works. The inscriptions of Asoka on rocks and pillars.
Explain the strategies for procuring materials by the Harappans for the craft production.
Read the following passage and answer the question that follows :
Dr. Khushdeva Singh describes his work as ‘‘humble efforts I made to discharge my duty as a human being to fellow human beings.’’
‘‘Love is stronger than hate.’’ How true is this value which was proved at the time of the partition of India ? What are the values one needs to instill and nurture to avoid hatred ? Explain
Name the region where the Lottery Committee initiated town planning during the 18th century. Mention any one feature of it.
Examine the policies adopted by the British towards the Paharias during early 18th century in Bengal.
The Lingayats disapproved certain practices of the Dharmashashtras. Cite any two such practices.
