SEBA Class 7 Social Science (English Medium) Chapter 12 – India After the Guptas Solutions & Summary
Get detailed solutions for SEBA Class 7 Social Science Chapter 12 – “India After the Guptas”, which covers the political, social, and economic changes in India following the decline of the Gupta Empire. This chapter explores how regional kingdoms, invasions, and cultural developments shaped medieval Indian history.
Students will learn about the fall of the Gupta Empire due to Hun invasions, the rise of new dynasties like the Vardhanas (Harsha Dynasty), Pallavas, Chalukyas, and Rashtrakutas, and their contributions to administration, economy, and culture. The chapter also discusses the influence of Buddhism, Hinduism, and regional trade networks during this period.
Our solutions include NCERT-based textbook answers, multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and a detailed chapter summary, helping students understand key historical transitions and prepare effectively for exams.
Class 7 Social Science (English Medium) PDF Solutions 2025-26 | SCERT Assam
Class 7 Social Science
Chapter – 12 Ospin Academy
India after the Guptas
Exercise:
1. Answer:
(a) To which present state does the state of Thaneswar belong?
Ans: Haryana.
(b) What was the name of the court poet in the court of Harshavardhna?
Ans: Banabhatta.
(c) Who built the Kailashnath temple of Ellora?
Ans: The temple was built by Krishna I of the Rashtrakuta Dynasty.
(d) What was the name of the greatest king of the Chola dynasty?
Ans: Rajaraja Chola.
(e) Which Chola king built the city ilt the city of Gangaikonda Cholapuram?
Ans: Rajendra Chola I.
2. Fill in the blanks:
(a) _______ was the greatest king of the Barman dynasty.
Ans: Bhaskaravarman.
(b) Another name of _______ was Shiladitya.
Ans: Harshavardhana.
(c) A new form of art and craft called ________ was introduced by the Pallavas.
Ans: Dravidian architecture.
(d) The examples of the Rastrakuta art and sculpture are found in Elephanta and ________ temples.
Ans: Ellora.
(e) The lands gifted to the Brahmins by the Chola kings were called __________.
Ans: Brahmadeya.
3. Choose the correct answers:
(a) The downfall of the Gupta empire was due to the invasion of the Greeks/ Hunas/Turko-Afghans.
Ans: Hunas.
(b) The capital of the kingdom of Harshavardhana was Tanjor/Taxila/ Kannauj.
Ans: Kanauj.
(c) Harshavardhana collected 1/6, 1/5, 1/4 of agricultural produce as taxes.
Ans: 1/6.
(d) The capital of the Pallava state was Kanchi /Kanchipuram /Mahabalipuram.
Ans: Kanchipuram.
(e) The founder of the Rastrakuta state was Raja Raj /Krishna-I/Dantidurga.
Ans: Dantidurga.
4. Answer briefly:
(a) What divisions are made in India by Vindhya mountain range?
Ans: The Mountain Range which divides the North and South India is Vindhyas.
(b) What was the name of the state annexed to the state of Thaneswar?
Ans: Kanauj.
(c) What were the two important contributions made by the Pallava rulers?
Ans: The two contributions of the pallavas were- the use of Sanskrit language in the development of Vaishnavite and Shaivite literature.
(d) What were the languages that developed during the reign of the Rashtrakutas?
Ans: Kannada and Sanskrit, the earliest existing Kannada literary writings are credited to their court poets and royalty.
(e) Under whose administration the path of the subsequent development of Panchayat Raj System was paved?
Ans: Under Jawaharlal Nehru administration the path of the subsequent development of Panchayat Raj System was paved.
5. Answer in about 50 words:
(a) Administrative system of Harshavardhana.
Ans: In the interest of a systematic administration, Harshavardhana divided his kingdom into Province, Bhukti, Vishaya and Village. Harshavardhana had a well-organized bureaucracy and also a personal supervision. Harshavardhana also had interest in learning and extended Royal patronage to the University of Nalanda.
(b) Taxation system of Harshavardhana.
Ans: Like present days, he employed ministers and officials for the administration of each unit. Taxes were collected from the traders and farmers. The farmers had to pay 1/6 of their agricultural produce as tax. Sometimes they paid tax in cash also. The collected taxes were invested in the works of public welfare.
(c) The art form of Mahabalipuram temple.
Ans: The temples of Mahabalipuram look like chariot called ‘Ratha’. These temples were built by carving a hill, and were named as Dharmaraj Ratha, Bhim Ratha, Arjun Ratha and Draupadi Ratha. Remember that the Pallavas introduced a new art form called Dravida Art to the world of art and sculpture. They were pious kings who built many Hindu temples and Buddhist monasteries.
(d) Geographical location of the Rastrakuta state.
Ans: Dantidurga, a feudal landlord founded the Rashtrakuta state in about 753 A.D. That the Rastrakutas were the most influential kings is evident from their assumption of titles “Maharajadhiraj’ and “Tribhuvan Chakraborty’ etc. It is historically supported that they were the kings who also extended their influence in Northern India.
(e) Characteristics of the temple built by the Chola kings.
Ans: The temples built by the Chola kings had certain characteristics. These temples were not only the places for worship but were also the centres of economic development. The caretaker families were given settlement near the temples. They created the bronze statues of different gods and goddesses which were the finest examples of contemporary art and sculpture.
6. Write the names of the following states classifying as South Indian States and North Indian States.
Goud, Chola, Rajputana. Thaneswar, Gurjjar Prathihara, Pandya, Kanauj, Kerol, Malava, Rashtrakuta, kuta, Kalinga, Chalukya Chandel.
Ans:
|
South Indian States |
North Indian States |
|---|---|
|
Goud. |
Rajputana. |
|
Chola. |
Thaneswar. |
|
Pandya. |
Gurjjar Prathihara. |
|
Kerala, (Kerol) |
Kanauj. |
|
Rashtrakuta. |
Malava. |
|
Kalinga. |
Chandel. |
|
Chalukya. |
Q1: What led to the fall of the Gupta Empire?
A: The Gupta Empire declined due to continuous Hun invasions, weak successors, internal conflicts, and financial struggles.
Q2: Who was Harshavardhana, and what was his role in Indian history?
A: Harshavardhana was a powerful ruler of the Vardhana Dynasty, known for reuniting northern India, promoting Buddhism, and supporting literature and education.
Q3: How did the Pallavas and Chalukyas contribute to Indian history?
A: The Pallavas built great temples like Mahabalipuram, while the Chalukyas were known for their rock-cut architecture and military conquests.
Q4: What was the impact of the Hun invasions on India?
A: The Hun invasions weakened the Gupta Empire, leading to political instability, economic decline, and the rise of regional kingdoms.
Q5: Where can I find solutions for all Class 7 Social Science chapters?
A: To access solutions for all chapters, Click Here
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