NCERT Solutions For Class 6 History Social Science Chapter 9 New Empires And Kingdoms

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 History Social Science Chapter 9 New Empires And Kingdoms

NCERT Question And Answers

Question 1. What does the description of Samudragupta tell you? And also about how kings fought wars?

Answer:

The description of Samudragupta tells us that Samudragupta was a brave warrior, who had fought wars successfully and his body was covered with hundreds of wound marks.

The kings in those days fought with arrows, spikes, spears, battle axes, swords, iron clubs, barbed arrows, javelins, long arrows, and many other weapons.

Question 2. What was the difference between the way in which Samudragupta treated the rulers of Aryavarta and Dakshinapatha? Can you suggest any reasons for this difference?

Answer:

• The difference between the way in which Samudragupta treated the rulers of Aryavarta and Dakshinapatha was in Aryavarta. There were nine rulers of the Northern part of India who were removed and their kingdoms were made a part of Samudragupta’s empire.
• On the other hand, in Dakshinapatha, there were twelve rulers of the Southern part of India. They surrendered to Samudragupta after being defeated and then allowed to rule again by Samudragupta.
• Samudragupta adopted different policies because Dakshinapatha was far away from his capital. Since the means of transport were primitive, it was difficult to keep the rulers under control.

Question 3. Arrange these titles in order of importance: raja, maharaj-adhiraja, maha-raja.

Answer:

The titles in order of their importance are raja, maha-raja, and maharaj-adhiraja.

Question 4. List the present-day states that Harshavardhana passed through when he went

1. to Bengal and
2. up to the Narmada.

Answer:

The present-day states that Harshavardhana passed through were as follows

1. He might have crossed Bihar or Jharkhand to reach Bengal.
2.  He would have crossed Madhya Pradesh to reach Narmada.

Question 5. Who were the other rulers who tried to control the coasts and why?

Answer:

The Cholas, Cheras, and Pandyas were the other rulers who tried to control the coasts because the rulers who controlled the coasts became very rich and powerful. They could collect taxes and maintain flourishing trade in their kingdoms.

Question 6. What do you think may have been the advantages and disadvantages of having hereditary officers?

Answer:

The advantages and disadvantages of having hereditary officers are as follows Advantages

1. New officers will be familiar with the system while growing up.
2. There will be a continuity in governance. Disadvantages
3. An incompetent officer may come to hold the office.
4. Other capable people will be deprived of the opportunity to run the office.

Question 7. Name a famous man who taught in Prakrit and a king who issued inscriptions in Prakrit.

Answer:

Lord Buddha taught in Prakrit language and King Asholca issued his inscriptions in Prakrit language.

Question 8. Do you think that if a poor man finds something and reports this to police he would be treated like this today?

Answer:

• Today, if a poor person finds something valuable and reports it to the police they are usually treated with more fairness and respect.
• Laws exist to reward honesty in such situations. Unlike the story, modern systems aim to encourage honesty by treating those who report findings with fairness, rather than mistreatment.

Question 9. Make a list of all the things that were carried with the army.

Answer:

The army carried a variety of items, including weapons, pots, plants, furniture, golden footstools, deer, rabbits, vegetables, and spices. These goods were transported on carts, camels, and elephants.

Question 10. What did the villagers bring for the king?

Answer:

The villagers came with gifts of curds, gur, and flowers for the king and also provided fodder for the animals.

Question 11. Harshavardhana’s army will visit your village next week. Your parents are preparing for the visit. Describe what they say and do.

Answer:

1. Upon the arrival of Harshavardhana’s army in our village, musicians will accompany them with the rhythmic beats of drums, and others will play horns and trumpets.
2. Our parents would arrange gifts, gur, flowers, and fodder for their animals. Subsequently, they will interact with the king to present their grievances and petitions on behalf of the villagers.

Class 6 History Chapter 9 New Empires And Kingdoms Exercises

Question 1. State whether true or false.

1. Harishena composed a prashasti in praise of Gautamiputra Shri Satakarni.

Answer: False

2. The rulers of Aryavarta brought tribute to Samudragupta.

Answer: True

3. There were twelve rulers in Dakshinapatha.

Answer: False

4. Taxila and Madurai were important centers under the control of the Gupta rulers.

Answer: False

5. Aihole was the capital of the Pallavas.

Answer: True

Question 2. Mention three authors who wrote about Harshavardhana.

Answer:

The three authors who wrote about Harshavardhana were

1. I-Qing
2. Banabhatta
3. Xuan Zang

Question 3. What changes do you find in the army at this time?

Answer:

The changes in the army at this time were that the king maintained a well-organized army, with elephants, chariots, cavalry, and foot soldiers. Also, there were samantas who provided the king with troops whenever he 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. Whenever the ruler was weak, samantas tried to become independent.

Question 4. What were the new administrative arrangements during this period?

Answer:

The new administrative arrangements during this period were

• Some important administrative posts were now hereditary. This means that sons succeeded their fathers in these posts. For example, the poet Harishena was a maha- danda-nayaka, or chief judicial officer, like his father.
• Sometimes, one person maintained many offices. For example, besides being a maha-dcmda-nayaka, Harishena was a kurnar-amatya, meaning an important minister, and a sandhi-vigrahika, meaning a minister of war and peace.
• Important men like, the nagara-shreshthi or chief banker or merchant of the city, the sarthavaha or leader of the merchant caravans, the Prathama-kulika or the chief craftsman, and the head of the Kayasthas or scribes, had a role in local administration.

Question 5. What do you think Arvind would have to do if he was acting as Samudragupta?

Answer:

If Arvind assumed the role of Samudragupta, he would need to

• Attentively address grievances and resolve issues.
• Ensure the well-being of the people.
• Establish an effective administration.
• Portray himself as a warrior, as a king who won battles.
• Have scars on his body from axes, swords, etc because of the battles.

Question 6. Do you think ordinary people would have read and understood the prashastis? Give reasons for your answer.

Answer:

• No, ordinary people would not have read or understood the prashasti because it was written in the Sanskrit language. Sanskrit was difficult for common men to read and understand.
• Prashasti is a Sanskrit word that means ‘in praise of.’ It is an inscription composed by the poets in praise of their rulers. They were written by either royal poets or written by the visitors who visited India during this time.

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:

If I had to make a genealogy for myself, then I would like to include the following persons in it

• My great grandfather
• My grandfather
• My father
• My mother
• My uncle and his sons and daughters.

I would like to show only four generations, which are as

• great grandfather
• grandfather
• Parents
• Father

Question 8. How do you think wars affect the lives of ordinary people today?

Answer:

Wars affect the lives of ordinary people today in the following ways

• It disturbs the economic position of the country.
• It increases the rate of poverty.
• It causes tremendous loss of life and property.
• It hampers the country’s developmental work.
• It gives rise to a number of new diseases due to the use of chemical weapons.

Class 6 History Chapter 9 New Empires And Kingdoms Multiple Choice Question And Answers (MCQs)

Question 1. Who was the founder of the Gupta dynasty?

1. Chandragupta
2. Samudragupta
3. Shrigupta
4. Skandagupta

Answer: 1. Chandragupta

Question 2. Harishena was the court poet of

1. Harsha
2. Samudragupta
3. Chandragupta
4. Banabhatta

Answer: 2. Samudragupta

Question 3. During which dynasty did prashastis gain importance?

1. Mauryan
2. Gupta
3. Chola
4. Chera

Answer: 2. Gupta

Question 4. The rulers of Northern India were from

1. Dakshinapatha
2. Chalukya
3. Pallavas
4. Aryavarta

Answer: 4. Aryavarta

Question 5. Kalidasa was the court poet of

1. Samudragupta
2. Chandragupta
3. Chandragupta 2
4. Harshavardhana

Answer: 3. Chandragupta 2

Question 6. Who led the army against the ruler of Bengal?

1. Harshavardhana
2. Pulakeshin 2
3. Chandragupta 2
4. Samudragupta

Answer: 1. Harshavardhana

Question 7. Which among the following was the capital of Pallavas?

1. Raichur
2. Kanchipuram
3. Tungabhadra
4. Ujjain

Answer: 2. Kanchipuram

Question 8. means a list of ancestors.

1. Hereditary
2. ecology
3. Genealogy
4. Generation

Answer: 3. Genealogy

Question 9. The era beginning in the 58 BCE is traditionally associated with the Gupta king. Chandragupta II, who had founded it as a mark of victory over the and assumed the title of

Fill in the suitable words from the options below and mark accordingly.

1. Shakas, Maha-raja
2. Prashasti, Maharaja-adhiraja
3. Gupta, Vikramaditya
4. Shakas, Vikramaditya

Answer: 4. Shakas, Vikramaditya

Question 10. Ravikirti was the court poet of which of the following kings?

1. Pulakeshin
2. Pulakeshin 2
3. Chandragupta 2
4. Samudragupta

Answer: 2. Pulakeshin 2

Question 11. Who was the chief judicial officer in the reign of Samudragupta?

1. Harishena
2. Ravikirti
3. Fa Xian
4. None of these

Answer: 1. Harishena

Question 12. Who was not paid regular salaries by the kings?

1. Brahmins
2. Samantas
3. Nagaram
4. Zamindars

Answer: 2. Samantas

Question 13. The Sabha was an assembly which was controlled by

1. Brahmin landowners
2. Chief judicial officer
3. Samantas
4. King

Answer: 1. Brahmin landowners

Question 14. Abhijnana Shakuntalam was written by whom?

1. Dushyanta
2. Ravikirti
3. Kalidasa
4. Harishena

Answer: 3. Kalidasa

Question 15. Name the musical instrument played by King Samudragupta.

1. Guitar
2. Veerta
3. Violin
4. Mandolin

Answer: 2. Veerta

Question 16. What is meant by sandhi-vigrahika?

1. Minister of War and Peace
2. Chief banker or merchant
3. Leader of the merchant caravans
4. Chief craftsman

Answer: 1. Minister of War and Peace

Question 17. Their inscriptions mentioned a number of local assemblies. These included the Sabha, which was an assembly of Brahmin landowners. This assembly functioned through sub-committees, which looked after irrigation agricultural operations, making roads, local temples, etc.

The above descriptions belong to which kingdom?

1. Pallavas
2. Chalukyas
3. Pulakeshin
4. Samudragupta

Answer: 1. Pallavas

Question 18. Read the following statements and select the correct option.

1. Information about Samudragupta can be acquired from the Ashoka inscription of Allahabad.
2. Chandragupta played Veena.
3. Prashasti is a Sanskrit word, which means ‘in praise of’.

Codes

1. Only 1
2. Both 1 and 2
3. 1, 2 and 3
4. 1 and 3

Answer: 3. 1, 2 and 3

Question 19. Read the following statements and select the incorrect option.

1. There were nine rulers in Aryavarta.
2. The rulers of Dakshinapatha were allowed to rule again after surrender.
3. The ruler of Assam offered his daughters in marriage.

Codes

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. 1, 2 and 3
4. None of these

Answer: 4. None of these

Question 20. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect about Harshavardhana?

1. His court poet, Banabhatta, wrote his biography, the Harshacharita.
2. His biography gives us the genealogy of Harsha and ends before he became king.
3. Xuan Zang didn’t spend time in his kingdom.

Codes

1. Only 1
2. Both 1 and 2
3. 1, 2 and 3
4. Both 2 and 3

Answer: 4. Both 2 and 3

Question 21. Arrange the rulers according to their time in chronological order.

1. Samudragupta
2. Chandragupta
3. Chandragupta 2
4. Harshavardhana

Codes:

1. 1, 2, 3, 4
2. 2, 3, 2, 4
3. 4, 3, 1, 2
4. 4, 2, 1, 3

Answer: 3. 4, 3, 1, 2

Question 22. Arrange the following kingdoms according to their time period and choose the correct option.

1. Mauryan Empire
2. Satavahana Empire
3. Gupta Empire
4. Chola Empire

Codes

1. 1, 2, 3, 4
2. 2, 3, 2, 5
3. 2, 4, 1, 3
4. 4, 1, 2, 3

Answer: 1. 1, 2, 3, 4

Class 6 History Chapter 9 New Empires And Kingdoms Match The Following

Question 1.

Codes

• A B C D E

1. 3 1 2 4 5
2. 1 3 2 4 5
3. 4 5 2 1 3
4. 3 2 1 4 5

Answer: 1. 3 1 2 4 5

Question 2.

Codes

• A B C D

1. 3 4 2 1
2. 4 3 1 2
3. 3 2 1 4
4. 2 1 3 4

Answer: 1. 3 4 2 1

Class 6 History Chapter 9 New Empires And Kingdoms Assertion Reason Question And Answers

Question 1. Assertion (A) There were twelve rulers of Dakshinapatha.

Reason (R) They surrendered to Samudragupta after being defeated and then allowed to rule again by Samudragupta.

Codes

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. A is true, but R is false
4. A is false, but R is true

Answer: 1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Question 2. Assertion (A) Ravikriti composed the prashasti of Pulakeshin II.

Reason (R) The Prashasti gives information about his ancestors, especially the last four generations.

Codes

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. A is true, but R is false
4. A is false, but R is true

Answer: 1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Class 6 History Chapter 9 New Empires And Kingdoms Fill in the Blanks

Question 1. The ……….. and Chalukyas were the most important ruling dynasties in South India.

Answer: Pallavas

Question 2. The kingdom of the Pallavas spread from the region around their capital ……….. to the Kaveri delta.

Answer: Kanchipuram

Question 3. Nagaram was an organization of …….

Answer: merchants

Question 4. Harshacharita is the biography of ……….

Answer: Harshavardhana

Question 5. The prathama-kulika stands for the ……..

Answer: Chief craftsman

Question 6. ………. spent a lot of time at Harshavardhana’s court.

Answer: Xuan Zang

Question 7. Chalukyas was centered around the Raichur Doab, between the rivers ……… and ……..

Answer: Krishna, Tungabhadra

Class 6 History Chapter 9 New Empires And Kingdoms True or False

Question 1. Harshavardhana took over the kingdom of Kanauj after the death of his brother-in-law.

Answer: True

Question 2. Harishena was Pulakeshin M’s court poet.

Answer: True

Question 3. Sandhi-vigrahika means a minister of war and peace.

Answer: True

Question 4. Pulakeshin evidently got the kingdom from his father.

Answer: False

Question 5. The ur was a village assembly found in areas where the landowners were Brahmins.

Answer: False

Class 6 History Chapter 9 New Empires And Kingdoms Picture Based Question And Answers

Question 1. Look at the pictures given below and answer the questions that follow

Name the ruler who had been represented on these above coins.

1. Harshavardhana
2. Samudragupta
3. Chandragupta
4. Ashoka

Answer: 2. Samudragupta

Class 6 History Chapter 9 New Empires And Kingdoms Case Based Question And Answers

1. Read the passage given below and answer the following questions.

• “Most prashastis also mention the ancestors of the ruler. This one mentions Samudragupta’s great-grandfather, grandfather, father, and mother. His mother, Kumara Devi, belonged to the Lichchhavi gana, while his father, Chandragupta, was the first ruler of the Gupta dynasty to adopt the grand title of Maharaja-dhiraja, a title that Samudragupta also used.
• His great-grandfather and grandfather are mentioned simply as maha-rajas. It seems as if the family gradually rose to importance. Samudragupta in turn figures in the genealogies (lists of ancestors) of later rulers of the dynasty, such as his son, Chandragupta II. We know about him from inscriptions and coins. He led an expedition to Western India, where he overcame the last of the Shakas. According to later belief, his court was full of learned people.”

Question 1. What is the significance of Kumara Devi’s ancestry in the context of Samudragupta’s ancestry?

1. Kumara Devi was a ruler of the Gupta dynasty.
2. Kumara Devi belonged to the Lichchhavi gana.
3. Kumara Devi adopted the title of Maharaj-adhiraja.
4. Kumara Devi led an expedition to Western India.

Answer: 2. Kumara Devi belonged to the Lichchhavi gana.

Question 2. What is the role of Chandragupta in the history of the Gupta dynasty?

1. Chandragupta was the first ruler to adopt the title of Maharaj-adhiraja.
2. Chandragupta was Samudragupta’s son.
3. Chandragupta led an expedition to Western India.
4. Chandragupta’s mother belonged to the Lichchhavi gana.

Answer: 1. Chandragupta was the first ruler to adopt the title of Maharaj-adhiraja.

Question 3. How does the passage suggest the continuity of family importance in the Gupta dynasty?

1. By highlighting the military achievements of each generation.
2. By detailing the educational background of the rulers.
3. By indicating the gradual rise in family prominence over time.
4. By emphasizing their affiliation with the Lichchhavi gana.

Answer: 3. By indicating the gradual rise in family prominence over time.

Question 4. How does the passage suggest the transmission of historical information within the Gupta dynasty?

1. Through written records like inscriptions and coins.
2. Through oral traditions passed down through generations.
3. Through diplomatic relations with other dynasties,
4. Through educational reforms initiated by the rulers.

Answer: 1. Through written records like inscriptions and coins.

2. Read the passage given below and answer the following questions.

• “The Pallavas and Chalukyas were the most important ruling dynasties in South India during this period. The kingdom of the Pallavas spread from the region around their capital, Kanchipuram, to the Kaveri delta, while that of the Chalukyas was centered around the Raichur Doab, between the rivers Krishna and Tungabhadra.
• Aihole, the capital of the Chalukyas, was an important trading center. It developed as a religious center, with a number of temples. The Pallavas and Chalukyas frequently raided one another’s lands, especially attacking the capital cities, which were prosperous towns.
• The best-known Chalukya ruler was Pulakeshin II. We know about him from a prashasti, composed by his court poet Ravikirti. This tells us about his ancestors, who are traced back through four generations from father to son. Pulakeshin evidently got the kingdom from his uncle.”

Question 1. Where were the kingdoms of the Pallavas and Chalukyas centered during this period?
Answer:

The Pallavas’ kingdom extended from Kanchipuram to the Kaveri delta, while the Chalukyas were centered around the Raichur Doab, between the Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers.

Question 2. What was Aihole known for during the Chalukya period?

Answer:

Aihole, the capital of Chalukya was a significant trading and religious centre, with several temples.

Question 3. Who was the renowned ruler among the Chalukyas, and how do we learn about him?

Answer:

Pulakeshin II was the most famous Chalukya ruler, and information about him comes from a prashasti written by his court poet, Ravikirti, detailing his ancestors.

Class 6 History Chapter 9 New Empires And Kingdoms Very Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1. What is the meaning of the word prashasti?
Answer:

Prashasti is a Sanskrit word, which means ‘in praise of. It is an inscription composed by the poets in praise of their rulers.

Question 2. What does Samudragupta’s prashasti tell?
Answer:

Samudragupta’s prashasti says that the poet praised him by mentioning him as a warrior, as a king who won victories in battle, as a learned man, and as a great poet. He is also described as equal to the Gods.

Question 3. What do you mean by genealogy?
Answer:

Genealogy means information about the ancestors of the ruler.

Question 4. Who led an expedition to West India?
Answer:

Chandragupta-II led an expedition to Western India.

Question 5. Name the court poet of Harshavardhana.
Answer:

Banbhatta was the court poet of Harshavardhana.

Question 6. Who wrote the Harshacharita?
Answer:

Banabhatta wrote the Harshacharita.

Question 7. Name the ruler who stopped Harsha from crossing Deccan.
Answer:

Pulakeshein II was the ruler who stopped Harsha from crossing Deccan.

Question 8. Which were the most important ruling dynasties in South India?
Answer:

The Pallavas and Chalukyas were the most important dynasties in South India.

Question 9. “An interesting feature about these plays is that the king and most Brahmins are shown as speaking Sanskrit, while women and men other than the king and Brahmins use Prakrit.” Which play is being referred to here? Why do you think there were different languages?
Answer:

Kalidasa’s play ‘Abhijnana Shakuntalam’ is being referred to here. As kings and Brahmins spoke in Sanskrit, while women and others spoke Prakrit, it shows a difference in social status.

Class 6 History Chapter 9 New Empires And Kingdoms Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1. Write a short note on Harshavardhana.

Answer:

• Harshavardhana ruled nearly 1400 years ago. His court poet, Banabhatta wrote his biography, the Harshacharita, in Sanskrit. Harshavardhana became king of Thanesar after his father and his elder brother died.
• His brother-in-law was the ruler of Kanauj but he was killed by the ruler of Bengal. So, Harsha took over the kingdom of Kanauj and led an army against the ruler of Bengal. He was successful in the East and conquered Magadha and Bengal.

Question 2. What details are provided about Samudragupta’s family in his prashasti? What does it suggest about the Gupta dynasty’s rise to power?

Answer:

• Samudragupta’s prashasti provides information about his great-grandfather, father, and mother. Samudragupta’s mother, Kumara Devi, belonged to the Lichchhavi gana, and his father Chandragupta, adopted the grand title of Maharaj-adhiraja.
• This title was also used by Samudragupta. The great-grandfather and grandfather of Samudragupta are mentioned simply as maha-rajas.
• This information suggests the gradual rise of the Gupta dynasty to importance and power, indicated by the titles adopted by successive rulers.

Question 3. Samudragupta in turn figures in the genealogies (list of ancestors) of later rulers of the dynasty, such as his son, Chandragupta II. We know about him from inscriptions and coins.

(A)Mention about expedition and court of Chandragupta II.

Answer:

Information about Chandragupta II is known from the inscriptions and coins. He led an expedition to Western India, where he defeated the last Shaka ruler. His court was full of learned people, including Kalidasa, the poet, and Aryabhata, the astronomer.

(B) What was Vikram Samvat associated with Chandragupta II?

Answer:

It refers to the era beginning in 58 BCE which is traditionally associated with the Gupta king, Chandragupta II. He founded it as a mark of victory over the Shakas and assumed the title of Vikramaditya.

Question 4. Who was Pulakeshin II? Explain about him, as described in his prashasti.

Answer:

• Pulakeshin II was the famous Chalukyan ruler. His prashasti was composed by his court poet Ravikirti, which gives information about his ancestors, especially the last four generations.
• Pulakeshin II took over the kingdom from his uncle. According to Ravikirti, he led expeditions along the West and East coasts and stopped Harshavardhana from expanding his kingdom. Pulakeshin II also attacked the Pallava king, who took shelter behind the walls of Kanchipuram.

Question 5. Write a short note on the functions of Samantas.

Answer:

The functions of Samantas were

• There were military leaders who provided troops to the king whenever he 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 also provide equipment for warfare. Whenever the ruler was weak, samantas tried to become independent.

Question 6. Write a short note on the Sabha and Nagaram.

Answer:

The inscriptions of the Pallavas mention local assemblies like Sabha and Nagaram. These were

• Sabha It was an assembly of Brahmin landowners. This assembly functioned through sub-committees, which looked after irrigation, agricultural operations, making roads, local temples, etc.
• Nagaram was an organization of merchants. It was controlled by rich and powerful landowners and merchants. Many of these local assemblies continued to function for centuries.

Question 7. ‘We can catch an occasional glimpse of the lives of ordinary people from plays, and other accounts’. Explain the lives of ordinary people through these sources.

Answer:

The plays and the other accounts of the poets give information about the lives of ordinary people.

• The plays of Kalidasa depict life in the king’s court. In these plays, the king and most brahmins are shown as speaking Sanskrit, while women and men other than the king and brahmins use Prakrit.
• The Chinese pilgrim Fa Xian had mentioned in his account about the condition of the people treated as untouchables. They were expected to live outside the city.
• If they wanted, to enter a town or marketplace, they had to strike a piece of wood, so that the other people would be aware of them.

Class 6 History Chapter 9 New Empires And Kingdoms Long Answer Type Question And Answers

Question 1. Describe the four types of rulers described by Harishena and Explain Samudragupta’s policies towards them.

Answer:

Harishena described four different kinds of rulers and mentioned Samudragupta’s policies towards them as follows

• The Rulers of Aryavarta These included nine rulers of the Northern part of India who was removed, and their kingdoms were made a part of Samudragupta’s empire.
• The Rulers of Dakshinapatha These included twelve rulers of the Southern part of India. They surrendered to Samudragupta after being defeated and then allowed to rule again by Samudragupta.
• The Rulers of Neighbouring States These included rulers of Assam, coastal Bengal, Nepal, and a number ofgana sanghas in the northwest. They brought tribute, followed the orders of Samudragupta, and attended his courts. *
• The Rulers of the Outlying Areas of India These included the descendants of the Kushanas and Shakas, and the ruler of Sri Lanka, who surrendered to Samudragupta and offered daughters in marriage.

Question 2. Explain about the Pallavas and Chalukyas that ruled in South India during the Gupta period.

Answer:

• The Pallavas and Chalukyas were the most powerful and important ruling dynasties in South India during the Gupta period. The kingdom of Pallavas spread from the region around their capital Kanchipuram to the Kaveri Delta.
• The kingdom of the Chalukyas was located around the Raichur Doab, between the rivers Krishna and Tungabhadra.
• The capital city of Chalukyas, Aihole, was an important trading center. It gradually developed as a religious center with a number of temples.
• The Pallavas and Chalukyas frequently attacked each other’s lands, especially the capital cities, which were prosperous (wealthy) towns.

Class 6 History Chapter 9 New Empires And Kingdoms Map Based Question And Answer

Question 1. Mark the following important cities and kingdoms on the outline map of India.

1. Thanesar
2. Ujjain
3. Pataliputra