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New Empires and Kingdoms

Class 6

Introduction

In the previous chapter, we studied the Indus Valley Civilization and the Vedic Period. In this chapter, we will learn about the new empires and kingdoms that emerged in India after the Vedic Period.

The Mauryan Empire

• The Mauryan Empire was founded by Chandragupta Maurya in 322 BCE.
• The capital of the Mauryan Empire was Pataliputra (modern-day Patna).
• The Mauryan Empire was known for its strong administration, efficient taxation system, and promotion of arts and culture.
• Ashoka, the grandson of Chandragupta Maurya, was a great emperor who spread Buddhism throughout India.

The Gupta Empire

• The Gupta Empire was founded by Chandragupta I in 320 CE.
• The capital of the Gupta Empire was Pataliputra (modern-day Patna).
• The Gupta Empire was known for its cultural and economic achievements, including the development of mathematics, astronomy, and medicine.
• The Gupta Empire was also known for its strong administration and military power.

The Kushan Empire

• The Kushan Empire was founded by Kanishka in 78 CE.
• The capital of the Kushan Empire was Pataliputra (modern-day Patna).
• The Kushan Empire was known for its trade and commerce, and its capital was a major center of trade.
• The Kushan Empire was also known for its patronage of Buddhism and the spread of Buddhism throughout India.

The Pallava Kingdom

• The Pallava Kingdom was founded by Simhavishnu in 275 CE.
• The capital of the Pallava Kingdom was Kanchipuram.
• The Pallava Kingdom was known for its architectural achievements, including the construction of temples and sculptures.
• The Pallava Kingdom was also known for its patronage of art and literature.

The Chalukya Kingdom

• The Chalukya Kingdom was founded by Pulakeshin I in 543 CE.
• The capital of the Chalukya Kingdom was Vatapi (modern-day Badami).
• The Chalukya Kingdom was known for its military power and its conquests of neighboring kingdoms.
• The Chalukya Kingdom was also known for its architectural achievements, including the construction of temples and sculptures.

Conclusion

In this chapter, we have learned about the new empires and kingdoms that emerged in India after the Vedic Period. These empires and kingdoms were known for their cultural, economic, and military achievements, and played an important role in shaping Indian history.

Activities

1. Draw a map of India and mark the capitals of the Mauryan, Gupta, Kushan, Pallava, and Chalukya empires and kingdoms.
2. Write a short essay on the achievements of the Mauryan Empire.
3. Draw a picture of a Mauryan or Gupta-era temple or sculpture.
4. Write a short essay on the importance of the Kushan Empire in spreading Buddhism throughout India.
5. Draw a picture of a Pallava or Chalukya-era temple or sculpture.

Assessment

1. Multiple-choice questions on the Mauryan, Gupta, Kushan, Pallava, and Chalukya empires and kingdoms.
2. Short-answer questions on the achievements of the Mauryan, Gupta, Kushan, Pallava, and Chalukya empires and kingdoms.
3. Essay questions on the importance of the Mauryan, Gupta, Kushan, Pallava, and Chalukya empires and kingdoms.

References

1. "The Mauryan Empire" by Romila Thapar
2. "The Gupta Empire" by R.S. Sharma
3. "The Kushan Empire" by A.K. Narain
4. "The Pallava Kingdom" by K.A. Nilakanta Sastri
5. "The Chalukya Kingdom" by B.A. Saletore