Q1. Mention the salient features of the administration of these kingdoms.
Q2. Who was Fa-Hien? What does he say about India during the regin of ChandraguptaII?
Q3. What are Prashastis? How much do they tell us about the rule of Samudragupta, Harshaverdhana and PulakesinII?
Q4. Discuss the role of local assemblies in context of south India.
Dear Student,
- Some features of administration of these kingdoms is as follows:
- Land revenue remained important for these rulers, and the village remained the basic unit of administration.
- Some important administrative posts were now hereditary. This means that sons succeeded fathers to these posts.
- One person held many offices.
- important men probably had a say in local administration.
2. Fa Hein was a Chinese pilgrim. He wrote about the plight of those who were treated as untouchables by the high and mighty. They were expected to live on the outskirts of the city.
3.Prashastis were inscription is of a special kind known for accounts written in praise of some kings. They tell us about the administration, lineage and expeditions of the rulers Samudragupta, Harshavardhana and Pulakesin II.
4.Role of local assemblies in South India were looking after irrigation, agricultural operations, making roads, local temples,