History Question Answers Chapter 9 Class 6 Maharashtra Board

Ancient Kingdoms of the South

Exercises

1. Can you tell?
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(1) The Satavahana kings wrote their mother’s name before their own.
For example, Gautamiputra Satakarni (Gautami was his mother’s name).
(2) The ancient name of Kolhapur was Kuntal.

2. Complete the table by reading the map in the lesson.
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3. Tabulate the following names as dynasties and their capitals :
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5. Answer in one sentence.
(1) Name the ancient dynasties of Southern India.
Answer : (1) The ancient dynasties of Southern India were Cher, Pandya, Chola, Satavahana, Vakataka, Chalukya, Pallava, and Rashtrakuta.
(2) After the decline of the Maurya Empire which local kings became independent ?
Answer : After the decline of the Maurya Empire, local kings in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka became independent and established their own kingdoms.

6. Answer in brief.
(1) Write about the achievements of Mahendravarman.
Answer : (1) Achievements of Mahendravarman:
He expanded the Pallava kingdom.
He was also a playwright.
His son Narasimhavarman successfully defended their kingdom from the Chalukyas.
The famous rock-cut temples at Mahabalipuram were built during this time.
(2) What is meant by ‘Tri-samudra-toyapeet-vahana’.
Answer : Meaning of ‘Tri-samudra-toya-peet-vahana’:
It means “One whose horses have drunk the water of three seas”.
The three seas are the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Indian Ocean.
This title was given to Gautamiputra Satakarni for his vast empire.
(3) What goods were exported from the Muziris port ?
Answer : Goods exported from Muziris port:
Spices, pearls, precious stones, and other valuable items were exported from Muziris (an important port in the Cher kingdom) to Rome and other Western countries.