Question

On the given political outline map of India, locate and label the following places with appropriate symbols :
(i) Dholavira − A mature Harappan site
(ii) Nagarjunakonda − An Ancient Buddhist site
(iii) (a) Agra − A territory under the Mughals
OR
(b) Bijapur − A medieval period state

Hint:

• Dholavira is one of the few Harappan sites in India with three-tier city planning.
• Nagarjunakonda was named after the famous Buddhist philosopher Nagarjuna.

Answer 1

Concept:

• Historical mapping requires placing archeological and imperial sites in their correct modern geographical contexts.
• Identifying these sites helps in visualizing the territorial reach of ancient civilizations and medieval sultanates.

Step 1: Identifying the geographic location of Dholavira and Nagarjunakonda
Dholavira is located in the Kutch district of Gujarat. It is a prominent Harappan site known for its unique water management systems.
Nagarjunakonda is situated in Andhra Pradesh. It was a flourishing center of Mahayana Buddhism and architecture during the early centuries of the Common Era.

Step 2: Identifying the medieval centers: Agra and Bijapur
Agra is located in Uttar Pradesh and was the premier capital of the Mughal Empire for much of the 16th and 17th centuries.
Bijapur is located in Karnataka. It was the seat of the Adil Shahi dynasty and a major rival to the Vijayanagara Empire and later the Mughals.