15. Some Great Empires of India (Class 4)
WORKOUT I. 1. The ancient university of Nalanda was a seat of Buddhist learning. 2. Chandra Gupta I married the Lichchavi princess, Kumaradevi. 3. The Gupta ruler Samudra Gupta played the veena. 4. Chandra Gupta ll was the grandson of Chandra Gupta I. 5. The Brihadeeshwara Temple is situated in Thanjavur. II. 1. The Guptas ruled over the empire of Magadha. 2. It is believed that Kalidasa lived and wrote during the times of Chandra Gupta ll. 3. The Brihadeeswara Temple built by Rajaraja Chola is located at Thanjavur. 4. The Chola rule started with the capture of Thanjavur. III. 1. Where was the capital of the Guptas located? What is it known as today? Ans - ◾Patliputra was the capital of the Guptas. ◾Today, Patliputra is known as Patna. 2. What is an empire? Ans - An empire is a state ruled by an emperor. 3. Name the great sanskrit poet at the court of Chandra Gupta ll. Ans - Kalidasa ...
