History Vs Archaeology Flashcards
History is the study of the past through
records or literary sources
Archaeology is the study of the past through
material sources
Script carved into a hard surface like rocks, walls, pillars etc is called an
Inscription
Prashasthi, Rajajna and Danashashana are types of
inscriptions
An inscription giving a glorifying account if the reign of a king is called a
prashasthi
An inscription proclaiming royal orders is called a
Rajajna
An inscription recording the donations given by Kings and private persons is called a
Danashashana
The branch of archaeology which studies inscriptions is called
Epigraphy
Numismatics is the study of
coins
Iconography is the study of
sculptures
Which is the oldest book written in India?
Rigveda in 1500 BC
Which is the oldest secular book written in India?
Ashtadhyayi, by Panini, in 500 BC. It deals with the grammar of Sanskrit.
Historical accounts given by foreigners are more reliable as they are
unbiased and give a realistic account of the times.
The art of writing history is called
Historiography
Who is called the father of history?
Heredotus - from 5th Century BC
Who is the first historian in India?
Kalhana, 12th Century AD
The book written by Kalhana is?
Raja Tarangini - History of Kashmir
