Important Sources

Question 1

What do historians use to learn about the past?

Answer 1

Different types of sources depending on the period and nature of investigation

Sources include coins, inscriptions, architecture, and textual records.

Question 2

Which dynasty rulers were studied last year?

Answer 2

Gupta dynasty and Harshavardhana

These rulers are significant in Indian history.

Question 3

What time period is covered in this book?

Answer 3

From roughly 700 to 1750

This period spans a thousand years.

Question 4

What types of sources do historians continue to rely on during this period?

Answer 4

• Coins
• Inscriptions
• Architecture
• Textual records

These sources are essential for understanding historical contexts.

Question 5

What significant change occurred in the availability of textual records during this period?

Answer 5

The number and variety of textual records increased dramatically

This increase led to the displacement of other types of available information.

Question 6

Fill in the blank: The gradual decrease in cost of _______ occurred during this period.

Answer 6

paper

This contributed to the increase in textual records.