Karnataka Board Class 8 Social Science Chapter 8 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 Magadha.
2) Chandragupta I was called Maharajadhiraja.
3) One of the great play of Kalidasa isAbhijnanaShakuntala.
4) Vishakadatta’s literary work is Mudrarakshasa.
5) The literary work written by Sudraka is Mricchakatika.
6) The founder of Vardhana dynasty was Pushyabhuti.
II Answer in brief the following questions
1) Write about Chandragupta II.
Answer – Chandragupta II expanded the kingdom of Samudragupta and brought stability. He defeated the Sakas and made Western India a part of the Gupta Empire. He developed relationships with many Indian royal families through marriage and became very influential. He earned the title of Vikramaditya. His reign is memorable more for the encouragement given to literature and art, rather than for its battles.
2) What were the reasons for the downfall of the Gupta Empire?
Answer – The trade that the Guptas had with the Westerners collapsed. Consequently, their economic system suffered. The restrictions imposed on their empire obstructed their internal trade too. Trade was limited to villages. The collapse of trade led to the decline of the trade centres.
3) Name the great scientists of the Gupta Age.
Answer – The great scientists of the Gupta Age are as follows,
a) Dhanwantari
b) Charakha
c) Sushruta
d) Aryabhata
e) Varamihira
4) How was the administration during the Vardhana rule?
Answer – The Vardhana was assisted by the council of ministers. The bureaucracy consisted of the Mahasandhivigraha,Mahabaladhikruta, Bhogapati, and Doota. The kingdom had been divided into provinces.
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