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What changes do you find in the army at this time?

The following changes can be observed in army:

1. The kings started maintaining a well equipped army.


2. Additional man power was supplied by the military leaders whenever kings needed them.


3. The armies were very large as they had to go on frequent raids.


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1

State whether true or false:

(a) Harishena composed a prashasti in praise ofGautamiputra Shri Satakarni.


(b) The rulers of Aryavarta brought tribute for Samudragupta.


(c) There were twelve rulers in Dakshinapatha.


(d) Taxila and Madurai were important centresunder the control of the Gupta rulers.


(e) Aihole was the capital of the Pallavas.


(f) Local assemblies functioned for several centuriesin south India.

 2

Mention three authors who wrote about Harshavardhana.

 4

What were the new administrative arrangements during this period?

 5

What do you think Arvind would have to do if he was acting as Samudragupta?