Short Answer TypeDescribe the agricultural technologies followed by the Harappans.
The agricultural technologies followed by the Harappans were:
(i) Representations on seals and terracotta sculpture indicate that the bull was known, and archaeologists extrapolate from this that oxen were used for ploughing.
(ii) Terracota models of the plough have been found at sites in Cholistan and at Bannawali.
(iii) The fields had two sets of furrow at right angles to each other, suggesting that two different crops were grown together.
(iv) Water reservoirs found in Dholavira may have been used to store for agriculture.
“The most important idea in Jainism is that the entire world is animated : even stones, rocks and water have life. Non injury to living beings, especially to humans, animals, plants and insects is crucial to Jaina Philosophy.”
In the light of the above statement, explain the moral values of Jainism.
Describe the ‘ideal of patriarchy’ and rules of marriage in the early societies from 600 BCE to 600 CE.
“The ideal of Sulh-i-kul was the corner stone of enlightened rule.” In the light of the above statement, make an assessment of the Akbar’s policy of Sulh-i-kul.
Explain how Krishna deva Raya was able to expand and consolidate his empire of Vijayanagara? Explain the causes of the decline of Vijayanagara after his death.
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