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New Empires and Kingdoms

Subject: History

Book: NCERT History Class 6

Rise of regional kingdoms after the Mauryan Empire.
- **Gupta Dynasty and Achievements**:
- Golden Age of India.
- **Samudragupta’s Military Conquests**:
- Expansion of empire.
- **Harshavardhana’s Rule**:
- Patronage of learning.
- **Development of Art and Literature**:
- Classical Sanskrit texts.

**Possible Exam Questions:**
1. Who were the Guptas and why is their period called the Golden Age?
2. What were Samudragupta’s military achievements?
3. How did Harshavardhana contribute to Indian culture?
4. What were the major literary works produced during the Gupta period?
5. How did the Gupta rulers support education and learning?

Practice Questions

Which of the following was the main cause of the decline of the Maurya Empire?

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Which of the following was the main cause for the decline of the Mughal Empire?

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Who established the Mughal Empire in India?

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Who was the leader of the First War of Indian Independence (1857)?

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Who is known as the "Father of Indian National Congress"?

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Which Mughal emperor built the famous Red Fort in Delhi?

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Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire in India?

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Which Mughal emperor is known for his policy of religious intolerance?

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Which battle marked the victory of the Marathas over the Mughal Empire?

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In which year did India gain independence from British rule?

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