Karnataka Board Class 8 History Chapter 8 The Guptas and Vardhanas Solution

Karnataka Board Class 8 History Chapter 8 The Guptas and Vardhanas Solution Exercise Question and Answer

 

(I) Complete the following sentences by using suitable words in the blanks.

1) The Guptas began their reign from the place _______.

Ans: – Prayaga

2) Chandragupta I was called ______.

Ans: – Maharajadhi Raja

3) One of the great dramas of Kalidasa is _______.

Ans: – Shakuntala

4) Vishakadatta’s literary work is _____.

Ans: – Mudraraksaka

5) The literary work written by Sudraka is _____.

Ans: – Mricchakatika.

6) The founder of Vardhana dynasty was _________.

Ans: – Pushyabhuti

(II) Answer in brief the following questions:

(1) Write about Chandragupta II.

Ans: – The best ring of the Maurya dynasty was Chandragupta – II. After samudra gupta, this king farther expanded the kingdom of Samudragupta. By defeating Shakaha they established a empire in a completely different way.

During the reign of Chadragupta – II. The art, architecture, sculpture, education flouricshed in all respects. His policies were completely different. He used his diplomatic intelligence to influence the rest of the world. He developed relationships with many Indian royal families through marriage and became very influential. Many poets and writers of his time were born. Many famous books was written in this era like

Kalidasa – Meghadoota, Shakuntala

Shudrakas – Mrichhakatika.

Vishakkadattas – Mudrarakshasha. Etc.

(2) What were the reasons for the downfall of the Gupta Empire?

Ans: – One of the main reasons for the destruction of the Gupta Empire was the repeated attacks. The invasion became difficult for the Gupta Empire.

(3) Name the great scientists of the Gupta Age.

Ans: – The scientists of Gupta age: –

(i) Dhanwartari.

(ii) Charaka.

(iii) Sushruta.

(iv) Aryabhata.

(v) Varahamihira.

(4) How was the administration during the Vardhana rule?

Ans: – During the rule of Vardhana, the administration was at its peak of improvement.

The system of Governance was divided into several sections of facilitate the administration. Like – the bureaucracy consistence of the Maha sandivigrah who is the negotiator. Mahabaladhikruta who was military general, Bhogapati who was take officials and Doota.

Feudatory chiefs paid tribute to the king, the king gave them land grants and in return got the help of their armies. When the king became When, the feudatory chiefs became independent.

Updated: October 19, 2020 — 1:09 pm

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