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What is the significance of dates before the birth of Christ in Indian history?
They are counted backwards and have the letters BC added on.
What type of houses did people build in Garo hills and the Vindhyas?
Pit-houses dug into the ground
What did women primarily do in these settlements or villages?
Engage in agricultural work
What did Megasthenes describe about Pataliputra (modern Patna)?
It is a large and beautiful city.
What did Chanakya encourage people to do?
Think for themselves rather than blindly obeying.
Who was an ambassador sent to the court of Chandragupta by the Greek ruler Seleucus Nicator?
Megasthenes
How many gates did Pataliputra have according to Megasthenes' description?
64 gates
Why is it mentioned that two to three generations live together in small settlements or villages?
To emphasize the importance of family ties and continuity.
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