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Political Science NCERT Solutions Class 7 Social Science Chapter 6 – The Age of Reorganisation
Class 7 Social Science
Last Updated: 31 May 2026
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Q1. Who assassinated the last Maurya emperor?
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Q2. Which dynasty revived Vedic rituals after the Mauryas?
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Q3. What was the capital of the Satavahanas?
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Q4. Which king performed the Ashvamedha Yajña?
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Q5. The Bharhut Stupa was built during whose reign?
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Tough Words (Glossary)
Rejuvenescence
Meaning: The process of becoming young or new again
अर्थ: पुनर्यौवन / नवीनीकरण
"The forest showed rejuvenescence after the rains."
Artefact
Meaning: An object made by humans, typically of historical interest
अर्थ: कलाकृति / पुरावशेष
"The museum displayed an ancient artefact."
Assassinated
Meaning: Murdered suddenly, often a prominent person
अर्थ: हत्या करना / षड्यंत्रपूर्वक मारना
"The emperor was assassinated by his guard."
Tributary
Meaning: A ruler or state that pays tribute to a stronger power
अर्थ: अधीन राज्य / करदाता
"The small kingdom was a tributary to the empire."
Overlordship
Meaning: Supreme authority over others
अर्थ: सर्वोच्च सत्ता
"The overlordship of the empire extended far and wide."
Dynasty
Meaning: A line of hereditary rulers of a country
अर्थ: वंश / राजवंश
"The Maurya dynasty ruled much of India."
Alliance
Meaning: A union formed for mutual benefit
अर्थ: गठबंधन / संधि
"The kingdoms formed an alliance against the invaders."
Matrimonial
Meaning: Relating to marriage
अर्थ: वैवाहिक
"The king made a matrimonial alliance with a neighbouring kingdom."
Supremacy
Meaning: The state of being superior to all others
अर्थ: श्रेष्ठता / प्रभुत्व
"The battle was fought for supremacy over the region."
Philosophical
Meaning: Relating to the study of fundamental knowledge or existence
अर्थ: दार्शनिक
"He gave a philosophical explanation of life."
Anthology
Meaning: A published collection of poems or writings
अर्थ: संकलन
"The anthology contained poems from Sangam literature."
Ritual
Meaning: A religious or ceremonial practice
अर्थ: अनुष्ठान
"The yajna was an important ritual for the king."
Revival
Meaning: The process of becoming active or popular again
अर्थ: पुनर्जागरण / पुनर्जीवन
"There was a revival of Vedic traditions."
Relief
Meaning: Carving on a surface to create raised figures
अर्थ: उत्कीर्णन / नक्काशी
"The stupa had beautiful relief carvings."
Terracotta
Meaning: Clay-based ceramic used for art or building
अर्थ: मिट्टी की मूर्ति
"The terracotta figurines were beautifully crafted."
Maritime
Meaning: Connected with the sea, especially trade or navigation
अर्थ: समुद्री
"Maritime trade flourished under the Satavahanas."
Inscription
Meaning: Words carved on stone, metal, or another surface
अर्थ: लेख / शिलालेख
"The inscription praised the king’s achievements."
Donation
Meaning: A gift given for a cause, usually money or goods
अर्थ: दान
"The queen made a large donation to the temple."
Script
Meaning: A system of writing
अर्थ: लिपि
"The Brahmi script is the mother of many Indian scripts."
Numerals
Meaning: Symbols used to represent numbers
अर्थ: अंक
"Ancient numerals were carved in stone."
Patronised
Meaning: Supported or promoted (especially art, culture, or learning)
अर्थ: संरक्षण देना
"The king patronised poets and artists."
Yaksha
Meaning: Nature deity in Indian tradition
अर्थ: यक्ष
"The cave had a sculpture of a yaksha."
Yakshini
Meaning: Female nature deity in Indian tradition
अर्थ: यक्षिणी
"The pillar was decorated with yakshini carvings."
Ascetics
Meaning: People who renounce worldly pleasures for spiritual goals
अर्थ: संन्यासी
"The king invited ascetics for counsel."
Ethos
Meaning: The characteristic spirit of a culture or community
अर्थ: आत्मा / संस्कृति का भाव
"Respect for all religions is part of Indian ethos."
Assimilation
Meaning: The process of absorbing ideas or culture
अर्थ: अंगीकरण / आत्मसात
"Cultural assimilation happened through trade."
Anthropology
Meaning: The study of human societies and cultures
अर्थ: मानवशास्त्र
"Anthropology helps us understand ancient societies."
Coinage
Meaning: The system or act of making coins
अर्थ: मुद्रा प्रणाली
"The coinage of Satavahanas showed ships and trade."
Epic
Meaning: A long poem narrating heroic deeds
अर्थ: महाकाव्य
"The Ramayana is an epic of ancient India."
Heroism
Meaning: Great bravery
अर्थ: वीरता
"The poem praised the heroism of the king."
Generosity
Meaning: The quality of being kind and giving
अर्थ: उदारता
"His generosity made him beloved by his people."
Supreme
Meaning: Highest in authority or rank
अर्थ: सर्वोच्च
"The emperor was the supreme ruler."
Invasion
Meaning: An attack to conquer another country or land
अर्थ: आक्रमण
"The kingdom was weakened after the invasion."
Ambassador
Meaning: A representative sent by one ruler to another
अर्थ: राजदूत
"The ambassador carried gifts to the foreign king."
Precept
Meaning: A general rule to guide behavior
अर्थ: सूत्र / उपदेश
"The monk taught three moral precepts."
Immortal
Meaning: Living forever; never dying
अर्थ: अमर
"The poet believed in the immortal soul."
Calendar
Meaning: A system for organising days and years
अर्थ: पंचांग / कैलेंडर
"The Shaka calendar was widely used in India."
Statue
Meaning: A carved or cast figure of a person or deity
अर्थ: प्रतिमा
"A statue of Buddha was found in the ruins."
Depict
Meaning: To show or represent in art
अर्थ: चित्रित करना
"The reliefs depict stories from Buddha’s life."
Silk Route
Meaning: Ancient trade network connecting East and West
अर्थ: रेशम मार्ग
"Traders carried goods along the Silk Route."
Fusion
Meaning: The merging of two or more things
अर्थ: संलयन
"The Gandhara style was a fusion of Indian and Greek art."
Red Sandstone
Meaning: A reddish rock used in architecture
अर्थ: लाल बलुआ पत्थर
"The Mathura style used red sandstone for sculptures."
Deity
Meaning: A god or goddess
अर्थ: देवता
"Many deities were worshipped in the temples."
Iconography
Meaning: The study of images and symbols in art
अर्थ: प्रतिमा-विज्ञान
"Buddhist iconography spread across Asia."
Symbolic
Meaning: Serving as a symbol
अर्थ: प्रतीकात्मक
"The dharmachakra is symbolic of Buddha’s teachings."
Heritage
Meaning: Valued traditions or monuments from the past
अर्थ: विरासत
"The caves are part of India’s cultural heritage."
Prosperity
Meaning: A state of wealth and success
अर्थ: समृद्धि
"Trade brought prosperity to the kingdom."
Disintegration
Meaning: Breaking into smaller parts
अर्थ: विखंडन
"The disintegration of the empire led to new kingdoms."
Ethical
Meaning: Relating to moral principles
अर्थ: नैतिक
"The guilds laid down ethical trade practices."
Virtue
Meaning: High moral standard
अर्थ: सद्गुण
"Honesty is a great virtue."
Consciousness
Meaning: Awareness of surroundings and thoughts
अर्थ: चेतना
"Meditation increases self-consciousness."
Anthropomorphic
Meaning: Having human traits in non-human forms
अर्थ: मानवाकार
"The deity was shown in an anthropomorphic form."
Influence
Meaning: The power to affect others
अर्थ: प्रभाव
"Greek art had a strong influence on Gandhara sculptures."
Cosmic
Meaning: Relating to the universe
अर्थ: ब्रह्मांडीय
"Dharma is often seen as a cosmic law."
Sacred
Meaning: Connected with religion; holy
अर्थ: पवित्र
"Stupas were sacred places of worship."
Flourish
Meaning: To grow or develop successfully
अर्थ: फलना-फूलना
"Trade flourished during the Kushana period."
Assimilate
Meaning: To absorb into a culture
अर्थ: अंगीकार करना
"The invaders gradually assimilated into Indian culture."
Fragmented
Meaning: Broken into pieces
अर्थ: खंडित
"The empire fragmented into smaller states."
Manuscript
Meaning: A handwritten text
अर्थ: पांडुलिपि
"The manuscript was written in Sanskrit."