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Decline of Ancient Indian Kingdoms

Subject: History

Book: NCERT History Class 6

Causes of fall of powerful empires.
- **Internal Conflicts and Weak Rulers**:
- Political instability.
- **Foreign Invasions and Attacks**:
- Alexander, Huns.
- **Economic Decline and Social Changes**:
- Reduced trade, famine.

**Possible Exam Questions:**
1. What were the major reasons for the decline of Mauryan Empire?
2. How did foreign invasions impact Indian kingdoms?
3. What role did economic decline play in the fall of empires?
4. How did social changes weaken the Gupta Empire?
5. What lessons can be learned from the decline of ancient kingdoms?

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