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The document discusses the post-Mauryan period in Indian history, highlighting the influence of Indo-Greeks, Sakas, Kushanas, and Western Kshatrapas on urban growth, economy, religion, and culture. It poses various analytical questions regarding the significance of trade, art, and socio-economic developments during this era. The document emphasizes the interconnectedness of religion, economy, and polity in shaping the historical landscape of India from the 3rd century BCE to the 5th century CE.

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The document discusses the post-Mauryan period in Indian history, highlighting the influence of Indo-Greeks, Sakas, Kushanas, and Western Kshatrapas on urban growth, economy, religion, and culture. It poses various analytical questions regarding the significance of trade, art, and socio-economic developments during this era. The document emphasizes the interconnectedness of religion, economy, and polity in shaping the historical landscape of India from the 3rd century BCE to the 5th century CE.

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TOPIC 8.

POST - MAURYAN PERIOD (INDO-GREEKS, SAKAS,


KUSHANAS, WESTERN KSHATRAPAS)

Contact with outside world


Growth of urban centres, economy, coinage,
Development of religions, Mahayana,
Social conditions,
Art, architecture, culture, literature and science.

1. How justified are we in characterising the post-Mauryan five


centuries as the ‘Dark Period’ of Indian History? Give reasons in
support of your answer. [2008, 60m]
2. Examine the significance of the deities depicted on coins of the
Kushanas. [2010, 30m]
3. Assess the role of guilds and trade organisations in the development
of early Indian economy. [2010, 30m]
4. Justify Pliny’s statement the Rome was being drained out of its gold
by India during the first century of the Christian era. [2012, 30m]
5. Explain as to how the early Buddhist Stupa art, while using folk
motifs and narratives and common cultural symbols, succeeded in
transforming these themes for expounding the Buddhist ideals.
[2013, 20m]
6. Review critically the evolution of different schools of art in the Indian
subcontinent between the second century BCE and the third century
CE and evaluate the socio-religious factors responsible for it. [2014,
20m]
7. Trace the role of guilds and trade organisations in the development
of early Indian economy. [2015, 15m]
8. How does numismatic evidence of the period reflect the political and
economic outlook of the Kushanas and the Satavahanas? [2016, 15
Marks]
9. "The changes in the field of art from the Kushana period to early
medieval period are mere reflection of changing outlook." Comment.
[2016, 20 Marks]
10. The period of Indian History from 3rd century B.C.E. to 5th century
C.E. was the period of innovation and interaction. How will you
react? [2017, 20 Marks]
11. What was the impact of trans-regional and trans-continental trade in
the post Mauryan period on social and cultural life of India? [2018,
20 Marks]
12. The flourishing international trade during the Kushana period gave
tremendous impetus to the development of art. Discuss. [2019, 15
Marks]
13. The discovery of monsoons by Hippalus gave a new direction to
Indo-Roman trade during the Satavahana period. Comment. [2019,
15 Marks]
14. Evaluate the significant political features of the Post Mauryan
Northern India. What are the main sources of it? [2020, 15 Marks]
15. Analyze the significance of external influences and indigenous
development on post- Mauryan art. [2021, 20 Marks]
16. Western Kshatrapas are known for their socio-economic
contribution, particularly in trade, agriculture and urbanization.
Examine the statement. [2024, 15 Marks]
17. Symbiotic relationships between Buddhist establishments traders,
artisan guilds, and royal support led to a close proximity of religion
economy and Polity in the Mauryan and post-Mauryan periods.
Examine the statement. [2024, 20 Marks]

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