Question 1Answer in 150 wordsGS1GS1
How do the foreign accounts help in piecing together the history of Ancient India? Explain with suitable examples.
Introduction
The pull of ancient civilization was so magnetic, that it invited vast amounts of foreign traveller, all accounts of which provide detailed analysis of Ancient India.
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Main Body
(A) Chinese Traveller:
(i) Fa-xiencame during the reign of Chandragupta II, and wrote about Buddhism, status of women (purdah system of [illegible]), taxation system etc.
(ii) Huin Tsangcame during the reign of Harshavardhan, and his look 'Si-Yu-Ki'city of Kannauj, trade with spice islands, nature of landshe and his administration.
(B) Arabian Traveller:
(i) [illegible]wrote a book called 'Kitabh ul Hind' (Calling Word. his rigology's reign) and talked about religion, philosophy, alchemy etc.
(ii) Ibn Batutacame during Tughlaq's ruletravelled almost entire India and wrote about things like 'haan' and 'coconut' [illegible] system etc. in his book 'Rihlah'.
(C) European Traveller:
(i) Francois Berniercame during Shahjahan's rule and wrote comparisons of mugal India with contemporary France. Poor state of artisans, absence of private property etc.
(ii) Marco Polocame during Kababygi's 'Rudhe Madebi' and wrote about the queen.
(iii) William Hawkins1608Jahangirwrote for permission of food.
[Continuation] religion, philosophy, alchemy etc.
(ii) Ibn Batutacame during Tughlaq's ruletravelled almost entire India and wrote about things like 'haan' and 'coconut' [illegible] system etc. in his book 'Rihlah'.
(C) European Traveller:
(i) Francois Berniercame during Shahjahan's rule and wrote comparisons of mugal India with contemporary France. Poor state of artisans, absence of private property etc.
(ii) Marco Polocame during Kababygi's 'Rudhe Madebi' and wrote about the queen.
(iii) William Hawkins1608Jahangirwrote for permission of food.
Therefore, the account of swtval scholars help in construction of several phases of history.
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Conclusion
Therefore, the account of swtval scholars help in construction of several phases of history.
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- Good structure with classification by nationality of travellers
- Specific examples with names of travellers and time periods
- Mentions specific works and books
- Shows understanding of different sources
Topper
Ritika Chitlangia
Subject & Paper
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Topic
Modern Indian History
Foreign Accounts
Foreign Travellers' Accounts on Ancient India
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