Society and Economy in Ancient India

History ⇒ Ancient Indian History

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Describe the main features of the agrarian economy during the Gupta period.

Describe the main features of the social structure during the Harappan civilization.

Describe the role of women in the Rig Vedic society.

Discuss the main features of urbanization during the Mauryan period.

Discuss the role of agriculture in the economic life of ancient India.

Discuss the role of trade routes in the economic development of ancient India.

Explain the concept of 'jati' and its role in ancient Indian society.

Explain the impact of foreign trade on the society and economy of ancient India.

Explain the impact of the land grant system (agrahara) on ancient Indian society and economy.

Explain the significance of guilds (shrenis) in the economic life of ancient India.

Explain the significance of the urban-rural divide in the economic structure of ancient India.

Name the four Varnas in the order of their hierarchy as per the Vedic texts.

Name two important sources of information about the economic life of the Mauryan period.