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Class 12 History : Themes In Indian History I Chapter 2. Kings, Farmers And Towns Early States and Economies (c. 600 BCE - 600 CE) Summary, Explanation, Question Answers (NCERT Solutions)

Kings Farmers And Towns (2. Kings, Farmers And Towns Early States and Economies (c. 600 BCE - 600 CE)) CBSE class 12 History : Themes In Indian History I Chapter 2. Kings, Farmers And Towns Early States and Economies (c. 600 BCE - 600 CE) summary with detailed explanation of the lesson Kings Farmers And Towns along with meanings of difficult words. Given here is the complete explanation of the lesson, along with summary, explanation and questions and answers of each topic of lesson 2. Kings, Farmers And Towns Early States and Economies (c. 600 BCE - 600 CE).

History : Themes In Indian History I (Chapter 2. Kings, Farmers And Towns Early States and Economies (c. 600 BCE - 600 CE)) Solution
 Answer In 100-150 Words

1. Discuss the evidence of craft production in Early Historic cities. In what ways is this different fro the evidence from Harappan cities?

Answer :


Widespread and deep excavation in the early historic towns has not been possible due to the fact that these towns are still in inhabited. In Harappan civilisation, we have been fortune enough that excavation has taken place widespread. Despite this shortcoming, we have found many artefacts in the historic towns. These throw the craftsmanship of those days. There are other evidences to throw light on the craftsmanship of those days. The salient features of such evidences are as follows:

(i) From the sights the fine pottery bowls and dishes have been found. They include fine pottery bowls and dishes, with a glossy finish, known as Northern Black Polished Ware, probably used by rich people.

(ii) There have also been evidence of ornaments , tools, weapons, vessels, figurines, made of a wide range of materials – gold, silver, copper, bronze, ivory, glass, shell and terracotta.

(iii) The donor inscription tells who all lived in towns in terms of professionals and craftsman. It include washing folk, weavers, scribes, carpenters, potters, goldsmiths, black smiths, ironsmith, etc. It is notable in Harappan towns there are no evidences of iron use.

(iv) The craftsmen and artisans built their guilds too. They collectively bought raw materials, produced and marketed their products.


All Questions of History : Themes In Indian History I Chapter 2. Kings, Farmers And Towns Early States and Economies (c. 600 BCE - 600 CE)
Answer In 100-150 Words
1. Discuss the evidence of craft production in Early Historic cities. In what ways is this different fro the evidence from Harappan cities?
2. Describe the salient features of mahajanapadas.
3. How do historians reconstruct the lives of ordinary people?
4. 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 or differences?
5. List some of the problems faced by epigraphists.

Write a short essay (about 500 words) on the following:
6. Discuss the main features of Mauryan administration. Which of these elements are evident in the Asokan inscriptions that you have studied?
7. 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 and activities of the Indians that is not reflected in inscriptions.” Discuss.
8. Discuss the notions of kingship that developed in the post-Mauryan period.
9. To what extent were agricultural practices transformed in the period under consideration?

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