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NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Social Science History Chapter 10- New Empires and Kingdoms

Chapter 10 of NCERT Class 6 History, titled "New Empires and Kingdoms," offers insights into the notable figures of Samudragupta, Harshavardhana, and the South Indian kingdoms. It delves into their conquests and achievements, providing students with a comprehensive historical perspective.

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Frequently Asked Questions

 

Q1: What are the topics discussed in Chapter 10 of NCERT Solutions for Class 6 History?

 

The topics discussed in Chapter 10 of NCERT Solutions for Class 6 History are

 

Prashastis and what they tell us

Samudragupta’s Prashasti

Genealogies

Harshavardhana and Harshacharita

Pallavas, Chalukyas and Pulakeshin’s Prashasti

How were these kingdoms administered

A new kind of army

Assemblies in the Southern Kingdoms

Ordinary people in the Kingdoms

 

Q2: What are the types of questions present in Chapter 10 of NCERT Solutions for Class 6 History?

 

This chapter has a total of 8 questions. Most of the questions are short answers and long answers. Also, other types of questions, like match the following and True or False have been included. According to the latest CBSE marking schemes, individual subject experts at Orchids The International School have curated NCERT Solutions to help students secure the highest marks possible.

 

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The NCERT Solutions have been designed by experts at Orchids The International School to offer several benefits for the students preparing for their board exams. Every topic has been given an in-depth explanation to assist students in scoring high marks. All the solutions are strictly in accordance with the latest syllabus of the CBSE board. Apart from Class 6 examinations, these answers also help students build a strong foundation for various other competitive exams like UPSC.

 

Question 1 :

What do you think Arvind would have to do if he was acting as Samudragupta?

 

Answer :

Give importance to science, astronomy, music and art.


Question 2 :

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 centers 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

 


Question 3 :

Mention 3 authors who wrote about Harshavardhana.

 

Answer :

The 3 authors were.

  1. Banabhatta

  2. Xuan Zang

  3. Ravikirti

 


Question 4 :

What changes do you find in the army of this time?

Answer :

Like earlier rulers, some of these kings maintained a well-organized army, with elephants, chariots, cavalry and foot soldiers. Besides, there were military leaders who provided the king with troops whenever they needed them. They were not paid regular salaries. Instead, some of them received grants of land. They collected revenue from the land and used this to maintain soldiers and horses, and provide equipment for warfare.

 


Question 5 :

What were the new administrative arrangements in this period?

Answer :

  1. Administrative posts turned out to be hereditary

  2. On some occasions, one man had multiple posts.

 


Question 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.

 


Question 7 :

If you had to make a genealogy for yourself, who are the people you would include in it? How many generations would you like to show? Make a chart and fill it.

 

Answer :

It is a class activity for the students.

 


Question 8 :

How do you think wars affect the lives of ordinary people today?

Answer :

  1. It affects the livelihood of people

  2. It affects the trade and business

  3. People may incur a personal loss due to the loss of lives of near and dear ones and the loss of property.

 


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