Iron Tools and Agriculture Use of iron can be traced back 3000 years with growing use reflecting some 2500 years ago. These iron tools used included axes for clearing forests and the iron ploughshare, most useful for increasing agricultural production.
Read MoreAshoka, was one of the greatest rulers of history ruled-empire founded by his grandfather, Chandragupta Maurya over 2300 years ago. He was supported by a wise man named Chanakya or Kautilya. Chanakya’s ideas were written down in the Arthashastra. There
Read MoreThe story of Buddha About 2500 years ago, Siddhartha the founder of Buddhism was born. He was also known as Gautama Buddha. The Buddha belonged to a small gana known as the Sakya gana, and was a kshatriya. When he was a
Read MoreHow some men became rulers• Around 3000 years ago, some men became recognised as rajas by performing very big sacrifices. • The later rajas gained recognition by performing very big sacrifices. • Ashvamedha or a horse sacrifice was an important ritual
Read MoreWords to describe people in Rigveda Let us see some of the words used to describe people found in the Rigveda. There are 2 groups who are described in terms of their work – The priests: who were also called brahmins.
Read MoreHouses, drains and streets Most houses had a separate bathing area and some had wells to supply water. Many cities had covered drains. Each drain had a gentle slope so that water could flow through it. Drains in houses were
Read MoreThe earliest people: why were they on the move?Hunter-gatherers • The name comes from the way in which they got their food. • Generally, they hunted wild animals, caught fish and birds, gathered fruits, roots, nuts, seeds, leaves, stalks and eggs.
Read MoreWhere did people live? • In India, the earliest people lived along the banks of the river Narmada for several hundred thousand years. • They were skilled Gatherers and used to gather food. • They had very vast knowledge of
Read MoreThe Geography Class 6 Notes are the most crucial and reliable source of study material for students willing to have an in-depth knowledge of the subject. These notes act as a guide for the students and help them in securing
Read MoreClass 6 is the year that sets the foundation for future higher classes. Hence, it is crucial for students to understand the subject thoroughly. One of the best ways to comprehend all the concepts of the entire chapters of the
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