Let us Explore (Page 151) In the Grade 6 chapter 'Timeline and Sources of History', we listed multiple sources that help Class 7

Let us Explore (Page 151) In the Grade 6 chapter 'Timeline and Sources of History', we listed multiple sources that help Class 7

In the Grade 6 chapter 'Timeline and Sources of History', we listed multiple sources that help us understand the past. Compile a list of the sources we have referred to so far in the chapter. What did we learn from each source? Class 7

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List of the sources:

(1) Vishnu Purana: From this, we learn ancient text about the regions ruled by the Gupta Empire, highlighting significant areas like Anuganga (the middle-Gangetic basin), Prayaga (present day Prayagraj), Saketa (Ayodhya), and Magadha (approximately Bihar).

(2) Inscriptions and Coins: The coins reveal the titles of Gupta rulers, such as religion, the god and goddess they worship and a pillar inscription in Prayagraj praises the achievements of Samudragupta. Coins depicts with horse reflect that Ashvamedha Yajna was performed by the king. An inscription by Harisena, how the king supported art, learning and trade, making the kingdom rich and successful.

A Iron Pillar in Delhi 1600 year old and still stand without rushing show the testament of advanced metallurgical skills of that time.