Compare and contrast the list of things given to the Pandyan chief (Source 3) with those produced in the village of Danguna (source 8). Do you notice any similarities and differences?
The gifts given to Pandya chief included things like ivory, fragrant wood, honey, sandal ¬wood, pepper, flowers, etc. in additions to many birds and animals were also given as gifts. On the contrary, items produced in the village of Danguda included grass, skin of animals, flower salt and other minerals, etc. In both the lists the only common item is flower.
Discuss the main features of the Mauryan administration. Which of these elements are evident in the Asokan inscriptions that you have studied?
Compare and contrast the list of things given to the Pandyan chief (Source 3) with those produced in the village of Danguna (source 8). Do you notice any similarities and differences?
Discuss the evidence of craft production in Early Historic cities. In what ways is this different from the evidence from Harappan cities?
To what extent were agricultural practices transformed in the period under consideration?
This is a statement made by one of the best-known epigraphists of the twentieth century, D.C. Sircar: "There is no aspect of life, culture, activities of the Indians that is not reflected in inscriptions."Discuss.
Discuss the main features of the Mauryan administration. Which of these elements are evident in the Asokan inscriptions that you have studied?