Practice - Divine Kings
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Practice Questions
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What does the term 'devaputra' mean?
💡 Hint: Think about the titles associated with divine kings.
Who is Senguttuvan?
💡 Hint: Recall the text *Silappadikaram*.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does devaputra signify?
💡 Hint: Think about what kings might use to show their godly nature.
True or False: The Gupta rulers avoided depicting themselves in a divine manner.
💡 Hint: Consider how rulers use art and literature.
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Challenge Problems
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Compare the methods used by Kushana and Gupta rulers in legitimizing their kingship. What were the similarities and differences?
💡 Hint: Focus on how their societal contexts influenced their strategies.
Discuss how divine kingship may have affected the social hierarchies within ancient Indian society.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the implications of divine authority on everyday life.
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