( CLASS - 6th ) CHAPTER - 14 Early History of Deccan and South India

1. Name the regions where Megalithic culture was concentrated.
  • Deccan
  • South India
  • The North-east
  • Kashmir 

 2. Who was the most important king of the Pandya dynasty ?

 Nadunjeliam
3. Who took over the Satavahana empire in Maharashtra and Andhra region ?

The empire came into the hand of Rashtrakutas in Maharashtra and the Ikshwakus in Andhra region



 4. The rock-cut chaitya hall at Karle is located at which present city of india ?

The rock-cut chaitya hall at Karle in Pune.



 5. According to some archaeologists, what is the origin of the megalithic people ?

A megalith is a large stone that has been used to construct a structure or monument.
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1. Describe the main features of the Satavahana empire of Deccan.

 • The Satavahanans emerged as a powerful kingdom in Deccan. They were highly influenced by the political system of the Mauryans.

• King Simuka was the founder of the Satavahana Kingdom.
• Gautmiputra Satkarni was the greatest Satavahana ruler.
• He conquered large territories and extended the Satavahana kingdom.


2. Name three great empires south india. What are the main sources of information about them.

•In the later period of Megalith culture, three kingdoms emerged powerful in the southern India.

 •They were the Cholas , 
the Pandyas  and 
the Cheras.

 • Sangam literature is the main source of information about this period   


3. Highlight the main features of the pottery of the megalith period.

The pottery of the megalith people indicate that the pots were well-baked and well-fired. They were clearly made on the potter's wheel.

The remains of the pottery that have been found are mainly in black & red colours.

Some pots still retain a shiny polish.

The pottery pieces also have fine inscriptions which may be the trademark of the potters.


4. What was the extent of the Chola empire? How did they settle themselves ?

The Chola Empire stretched from the island of Sri Lanka in the south to the Godavari-Krishna river basin in the north, up to the Konkan coast in Bhatkal, the entire Malabar Coast in addition to Lakshadweep, Maldives, and vast areas of Chera country.


5. List the five geographical zones of southern kingdoms.

The five geographical zones of southern kingdoms.

1. Hills and Forests (Kurinji)
2. Pastureland (Mullai)
3. Fertile land
4. Coastal land (neyte)
5. Arid land



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