Social and economic life of Harsha rsquo s empire can be derived from the accounts of Hiuen Tsang In...........

Ancient and Medival History Gupta and Post Gupta

Social and economic life of Harsha’s empire can be derived from the accounts of Hiuen Tsang. In this context, consider the following statements:

1. Hiuen Tsang mentions three ways of disposal of the dead – cremation, water burial and exposure in the woods.

2. This period is marked by sharp economic decline due to fall in trade.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Explanation:
The fourfold division of the society – Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vysya and Sudra – was prevalent. The Brahmins were the privileged section of the society and they were given land grants by the kings. Remarriage of widows was not permitted, particularly among the higher castes. . The system of dowry had also become common. The practice of sati was also prevalent. Hiuen Tsang mentions three ways of disposal of the dead – cremation, water burial and exposure in the woods. The trade and commerce had declined during Harsha’s period. The decline of trade in turn affected the handicrafts industry and agriculture. Since there was no large scale demand for goods, the farmers began to produce only in a limited way. There was a sharp economic decline, as compared to the economy of the Gupta period.