1. The Arthashastra and the Indika tell us about this dynasty. | ___________ |
2. Kalidasa used this language to write his poems and plays. | ___________ |
3. Fa Hien came to India during the reign of this Gupta king. | ___________ |
4. Brihat Samhita was written by | ___________ |
1. The answer is Mauryas.
Explanation: The Arthashastra was written by Kautilya and the Indika was written by Megasthenes. They provide information about the administration and governance of the Mauryan Empire. The political, social and economic conditions are also throw light upon in these books.
2. The answer is Sanskrit.
Explanation: Kalidasa, who lived during the Gupta period was a great dramatist. He produced his literary works in Sanskrit. Some of his works are Meghaduta, Ritusamhara, Raghuvamsa and Kumarasambhava.
3. The answer is Chandragupta II.
Explanation: Fa Hien was a pilgrim who visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II. He lived for six years, from AD 405-411, in India. His writings give an account of the rule and administration of the Gupta Kings and the people under them.
4. The answer is Varahamihira.
Explanation: The encyclopaedic Brihat Samhita was written by Varahamihira. He was an astronomer, mathematician and astrologer. The book contained various subjects like astrology, planetary movements, eclipses, architecture, matrimony, agriculture, etc.