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2. _____________________ is divided into 15 Adhikaranas with 180 Prakarans.

3. The _____________________ of Mehrauli is a wonderful example of the metallurgical skill of the
Gupta crafts person.
4. The greatest specimen of Buddhist art in Gupta times is provided by _____________________.
5. The Mahabharat and Ramayana epics were wrote in _____________________ language.

C. Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false :

1. Sanchi Stupa is located in Madhya Pradesh.
2. Iron Pillar is 17.2 m high.
3. The book provides useful information in understanding the history of any period.

4. Ayodhya was the capital of Kosala.
5. Chanakya discovered the cause of solar and lunar eclipse.

D. Match the following :

Column 'A' Column 'B'

1. Stupa (a) Tower
2. Shikhara (b) Mound
3. Garbhagriha (c) Place where the image of the deity is installed

4. Pradakshina Patha (d) Place in temple where people could assemble
5. Mandapa (e) Circular path around the stupa

E. Answer these Questions :

1. What do you mean by ‘Garbhagriha’?
2. Where is the ‘Iron Pillar’ situated?

3. What are Epics?
4. Describe the specific features of Indian Stupas.
5. Write about the Ajanta’s paintings.
6. Which is the oldest South Indian language? Give two examples of the epics of this language.

Life Skills and Value (Activity)

• Get pictures of old monuments, temples, paintings, buildings and paste them in your scrapbook.
• Find out the names of some old and modern artists in the field of architecture and painting and
compare their work.

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