NCERT Class 6 History Chapter 10 Extra Questions

1. How is Samudraguta described in the Prashshti found at Allahabad?
Answer: According to the Prashashti of Samudragupta found in Allahabad:
>He was a very good warrior.
>He was learned and a very good poet.
>He had an interest in music.

2. Name important people from the court of Chandragupta II.
Answer:
Kalidasa – A famuus poet.
Aryabhatta – A famous astronomer.

3. Who wrote the biography of Harshavardhana?
Answer: Banabhatta, the court poet of Harshavardhana wrote the biography of Harshavardhana.

4. Who were the important rulers from the Gupta Dynasty?
Answer: The Gupta dynasty was founded by Shri Gupta.
Chandragupta I, Samudragupta and Chandragupta II were other important rulers from the Gupta dynasty.

5. Why was Samudragupta also called the Nepolean of India?
Answer: Samudragupta continuously expanded the Gupta Empire. Hence, he was called the Nepolean of India.

6. Match the kingdoms with their capitals:
Answer: