History Optional Mapping PYQs Solution – 2018
Solution
Sources of History
- Megalithic burial site: Adichanallur
- Chalcolithic site: Gilund
- Cave Paintings: Ajanta
- Palaeolithic site: Attirampakkam
- Political and cultural centre: Hampi
- Terracotta centre: Chandraketugarh
- Harappan site: Kuntasi
- Vaishnav cultural site: Udaigiri/Besnagar
- Painted Grey Ware site: Thapli
- Chalcolithic site: Inamgaon
- Early agricultural centre: Koldihwa
- Early Harappan site: Kot Diji
- An ancient temple: Shankaracharya temple
- Political and cultural centre: Hastinapur
- An ancient sea port: Muziris/Muchiris
- Buddhist centre: Kanaganahalli
- Inscriptional site: Shahbazgarhi
- An ancient capital: Sirpur
- A Jaina centre: Udayagiri-Khandagiri
- An ancient capital: Vaishali