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प्रश्न
There are many sources to reconstruct the Age of the Guptas and Harsha’s times. In this context explain:
Hiuen Tsang’s Memoirs with particular reference to his description of the Fifth Buddhist Assembly at Kanauj.
उत्तर
Hiuen-Tsang’s Memoir: Hiuen Tsang is an important source on Harsha era. He visited India in the 7th Century in India for about 15 years (630 to 645 A.D.). His memoirs Siyuki (Memoirs of the countries of the west) present a trustworthy account of political, social and religious conditions of Harsha’s times. Hiuen-Tsang visited the Chalukya ruler Pulakesin’s kingdom also. Hiuen-Tsang’s account reveals that Pataliputra and Vaishali were in a state of decline, whereas Prayag and Kanauj had become important centers of attention. The Chinese pilgrim takes notice of an unfortunate lot of the so-called untouchables and scavengers, etc.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Which great conquest enabled Chandragupta II to carry the title of Sakari?
Mention the main conquests of Pulakesin II.
Whose reign marks the climax of the Pallava power?
The Gupta era witnessed unprecedented intellectual progress. In this context explain:
Enrichment of Sanskrit literature with reference to the works of Kalidasa and Visakhadutta
Harshavardhana not only brought the greater part of northern India under his direct rule, he also consolidated his dominions by efficient administrative machinery.
In this context explain:
His Administration.
With reference to the Gupta administration, mention briefly: The position of the King and his Ministers.
Name any two titles adopted by the Gupta rulers?
With reference to the administrative system of the Guptas, answer the following questions:
Describe briefly the administration of villages during the Gupta period.
The reign of Chandragupta II marks the zenith of the Gupta glory. In this context, briefly describe:
Fa-hien’s Account of his times
With reference to the progress in art and architecture during the Gupta era, answer the following question:
What are the characteristic features of the Ajanta painting?
