Goyal Brothers Prakashan solutions for History and Civics [English] Class 9 ICSE chapter 1.07 - The Age of the Guptas [Latest edition]

Name one literary and another archaeological source to reconstruct the Age of the Gupta’s.

Name the famous Inscription that tells us about the character and military achievements of Samudragupta

Which great conquest enabled Chandragupta II to carry the title of Sakari?

Who was Fa-hien? What is the title of the book that he wrote about India?

What did Fa-hien write about the City of Pataliputra?

Which Gupta ruler defeated the Hunas?

What does Fa-Hien write about the life of the people during the Gupta age?

Who was the greatest literary genius of the Gupta period?

Name two dramas and two epics written by Kalidasa.

Mention the contributions of Aryabhatta in the field of astronomy.

Name the famous astronomer of the Gupta period after whom an Indian Satellite was named.

Mention the important contributions of Varahamihira.

Mention two famous temples of the Gupta period.

Mention two important architectural features of the Dasavatara (Vishnu) Temple at Deogarh.

The Provincial Governors during the reign of the Gupta were called by which names? 

The Districts (Vishyas) were placed under whose charge during the rule of Guptas 

Mention an important cause for the revival of Brahmanical religion in the Gupta period.

What is the importance of Panchatantra?

Name three important sciences which made great progress during the Gupta period.

Mention the famous work on medicine written by Vriddha - Vagabhatta.

Which Gupta ruler defeated the Hunas?

Mention two pieces of evidence to show that the art of Sculpture excelled during the Gupta period.

What is known as Frescoes?

Mention two places famous for the art of painting during the Gupta period.

Mention two important features of the paintings at Ajanta.

Name the Chinese pilgrim who studied at Nalanda University.

Mention the extent of King Harsha’s empire.

How can we say that Harshavardhana was a patron of learning?

Who wrote Harshcharita?

Where was the Fifth Buddhist Assembly held?

Who presided over the Assembly’s deliberations?

Mention the main conquests of Pulakesin II.

Whose reign marks the climax of the Pallava power?

Mention the main conquests of the Pallava ruler Narasimhavarman.

Name the Inscription that refers to the achievements of King Kharvela of Kalinga.

Who converted Kanishka to Buddhism?

Name the two sects into which Buddhism got split during Kanishka’s reign.

Give one evidence to suggest that the sculptural art flourished during the reign of Satvahanas of Deccan.

Name a fine specimen of rock-cut architecture during the reign of the Satvahanas.

Name the two main crafts that flourished during the Gupta age.

Mention an important cause for the revival of Brahmanical religion in the Gupta period.

Mention-any one cause that led to the decline of the mighty Gupta empire.

Mention the literary works of Dandin.

Name the literary work of Perundevanar.

How many Rathas are found at Mahabalipuram?

Name the ‘Pancha Pandava’ Rathas.

Name the largest and the smallest of the Rathas.

There are many literary sources to reconstruct the Age of the Guptas. In this context explain the literary accounts of Fa-Hien.

Regarding archaeological sources to reconstruct the Age of the Gupta, explain what significance do the following have:
Allahabad Pillar Inscription

Regarding archaeological sources to reconstruct the Age of the Gupta, explain what significance do the following have:
Nalanda University

Samudragupta earned a reputation as one of the greatest kings and conquerors. In this context, explain:

His Conquests

Samudragupta earned a reputation as one of the greatest kings and conquerors. In this context, explain:

His Personal Attainments

The reign of Chandragupta n marks the zenith of the Gupta glory. In this context briefly describe his conquests and the extent of his Empire.

The Gupta era witnessed unprecedented intellectual progress. In this context explain:

Enrichment of Sanskrit literature with reference to the works of Kalidasa and Visakhadutta

The Gupta era witnessed unprecedented intellectual progress. In this context explain:

Technical and Scientific works of Aryabhatta

With reference to Nalanda University answer the following questions:
Under whose patronage did the University develop into a famous Center of Learning?

With reference to Nalanda University answer the following questions:
Give three of its special features?

With reference to Nalanda University answer the following questions:
Who destroyed this University?

Study the picture given here and answer the following question:

Where is this Vishnu Temple located?

Study the picture given here and answer the following question:

Which period does it belong to?

Study the picture given here and answer the following question:

What are the three main structural features of the temple?

The Pallava period recorded brilliant achievements in the fields of literature, art and architecture. In this context explain: Architectural features of the Dharmaraja Rath

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 Conquests and Extent of his Empire

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.

The Pallava period recorded brilliant achievements in the fields of literature, art and architecture. In this context explain:

Their patronage to literature.

The Pallava period recorded brilliant achievements in the fields of literature, art and architecture. In this context explain:

Contributions in the field of architecture.

Study the picture of Dharmaraja Ratha and answer the following questions:

Name the place and the State where the Ratha is located?

Study the picture of Dharmaraja Ratha and answer the following questions:

Under which Dynasty and in whose reign was the Ratha built?

Study the picture of Dharmaraja Ratha and answer the following questions:

When was it built?

Study the picture of Dharmaraja Ratha and answer the following questions:

Mention three architectural features of the

With reference to the Gupta administration, mention briefly: The position of the King and his Ministers.

Who was Fa-hien? What did he say about India?

Who was the ruler when Fa-hien visited India? Name the three places of pilgrimage that Fa-hien visited in India.

Name the three dramas written by Kalidasa.

Why is the Gupta Period known as the Golden Age of Indian culture?

How was Samudragupta a bold and great conqueror?

Name the famous university that existed during the Gupta period. In which present day state is it?

Name any two titles adopted by the Gupta rulers?

Name the officer who collected the toll tax during the Gupta period.

Name the officer who was in charge of a province or bhukti during the Gupta period.

What contribution did Aryabhatta make in the field of science, astronomy, and mathematics?

With reference to the sources of information about the Gupta Age, write short notes on the following:
Accounts of Fa-Hien

With reference to the sources of information about the Gupta Age, write short notes on the following:
The Allahabad Pillar Inscription

With reference to the sources of information about the Gupta Age, write short notes on the following:
Nalanda University

With reference to the Age of the Guptas, answer the following questions.
Explain the extent of samudragupta’s Empire based on the information given in the Allahabad Pillar Inscription.

With reference to the Age of the Guptas, answer the following questions.
Explain how Chandragupta II expanded his empire.

With reference to the administrative system of the Guptas, answer the following questions:

Explain the position and powers of the king during the Gupta Age.

With reference to the administrative system of the Guptas, answer the following questions:

Describe briefly the administration of villages during the Gupta period.

With reference to Golden Age of Indian Culture answer the following questions.

Briefly describe growth of Sanskrit literature.

With reference to Golden Age of Indian Culture answer the following questions.
Give an account of the contribution of Aryabhatta, Varahamihira, and Brahmagupta.

With reference to Golden Age of Indian Culture answer the following questions.
Describe the progress in medicine during this period.