Ancient Indian History Describe the temple architecture of Pallavas and Chalukyas. Q. Who was Fa Hien? What does he say concerning India? Q. Give an account of social and religious conditions of India in Gupta times. Q. Describe the system of administration under imperial Guptas. Q. What is meant by the Megaliths? What light do they throw on the material culture of southern districts of Tamilnadu? Q. What is Sangam literature? Give an account of life covered by it. Q. Describe the system of administration, art & architecture, and social organizations under Satavahanas. Q. Discuss the impact of Central Asian contacts on India’s political system, society, and science & technology. Q. Describe the politico-administrative system of the Mauryan empire. Q. Write about developments in the field of art and architecture during Mauryan times. How was Mauryan pillars different from Achaemenian pillars? Magadha’s success during Mahajanapada period Kautilya’s Arthashashtra Buddhism spread to India Buddhism and Jainism Later Vedic Age Rig Vedic Period Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Chinese and Arab Travelers Enumerate the Significance of the cave paintings in reconstruction of early History. Mahajanapadas 1 2 Next »