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Buildings, Paintings, and Books

Subject: History

Book: NCERT History Class 6

Development of architecture, art, and literature in ancient India.
- **Temple and Stupa Architecture**:
- Ajanta, Ellora, Sanchi.
- **Classical Indian Literature**:
- Mahabharata, Ramayana.
- **Science and Mathematics**:
- Aryabhata’s contributions.
- **Famous Ancient Texts**:
- Panchatantra, Jataka tales.

**Possible Exam Questions:**
1. What are stupas and how were they built?
2. What is the significance of Ajanta and Ellora caves?
3. How did Aryabhata contribute to science and mathematics?
4. What is the importance of Ramayana and Mahabharata in Indian history?
5. What lessons do we learn from the Jataka tales?

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