NCERT Solutions Class 6 Social Science (History)
The NCERT Solutions in English Language for Class 6 Social Science (History) Chapter – 10 (New Empires and kingdoms) has been provided here to help the students in solving the questions from this exercise.
Chapter – 10 (New Empires and kingdoms)
Let’s Recall
1. State whether true or false:
(a) Harishena composed a prashasti in praise of Gautamiputra Shri Satakarni.
(b) The rulers of Aryavarta brought tribute for Samudragupta.
(c) There were twelve rulers in Dakshinapatha
(d) Taxila and Madurai were important centres under the control of the Gupta rulers.
(e) Aihole was the capital of the Pallavas.
(f) Local assemblies functioned for several centuries in south India.
Answer –
(a) Harishena composed a prashasti in praise of Gautamiputra Shri Satakarni. (False)
(b) The rulers of Aryavarta brought tribute for Samudragupta. (False)
(c) There were twelve rulers in Dakshinapatha. (True)
(d) Taxila and Madurai were important centres under the control of the Gupta rulers. (False)
(e) Aihole was the capital of the Pallavas. (False)
(f) Local assemblies functioned for several centuries in south India. (True)
2. Mention 3 authors who wrote about Harshavardhana.
Answer – Three authors who wrote about Harshavardhana are − Banabhatta, Xuan Zang and Ravikirti.
3. What changes do you find in the army of this time?
Answer – The following changes can be observed in the army:
1. The kings started maintaining a well-equipped army.
2. Additional manpower was supplied by the military leaders whenever kings needed them.
3. The armies were very large as they had to go on frequent raids.
4. What were the new administrative arrangements in this period?
Answer – The followings are the new administrative arrangements:
1. Administrative posts turned out to be hereditary.
2. On some occasions, one man had multiple posts.
Let’s Discuss
5. What do you think Arvind would have to do if he was acting as Samudragupta?
Answer – If Arvind was acting as Samudragupta he would have to:
1. Lead the army and successfully plan his campaigns in almost all parts of India;
2. Establish an efficient administration and a strong government;
3. Look after the welfare of the people.
4. Hear the complaints and decide cases.
6. Do you think ordinary people would have read and understood the prashastis? Give reasons for your answer.
Answer – Ordinary people would not have read and understood the prashastis, since Sanskrit is not the language of ordinary people.
NCERT Class 6 – History (Our Pasts – I)
- Chapter 1 – What, Where, How and When?
- Chapter 2 – From Hunting – Gathering to Growing Food
- Chapter 3 – In the Earliest Cities
- Chapter 4 – What Books and Burials Tell Us
- Chapter 5 – Kingdoms, Kings and an Early Republic
- Chapter 6 – New Questions and Ideas
- Chapter 7 – Ashoka, The Emperor Who Gave Up War
- Chapter 8 – Vital Villages, Thriving Towns
- Chapter 9 – Traders, Kings and Pilgrims
- Chapter 11 – Buildings, Paintings, and Books
