MAHATMA MONTESSORI SCHOOL

(Affiliated to Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi)

Name : History Sec :
Std : VI Study Material Date :
Ch - 10 : Buildings Paintings and Books
Picture talk
1. Iron pillar

The iron pillar of Delhi is a structure 7.21 metres (23 feet 8 inches) high
with a 41-centimetre (16 in) diameter that was constructed by Chandragupta II
(reigned c. 375–415 AD), and now stands in the Qutb complex at Mehrauli in
Delhi, India.[1][2] It is famous for the rust-resistant composition of the metals
used in its construction. The pillar weighs more than 6 tonnes
2. Stupas

The Great Stupa at Sanchi is one of the oldest stone structures in India,
and an important monument of Indian Architecture.[1] It was originally
commissioned by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka the Great in the 3rd century
BCESanchi Stupa is depicted on the reverse side of the Indian currency note of
₹200 to signify its importance to Indian cultural heritage.
3. Ajanta paintings

The paintings in the Ajanta caves predominantly narrate the Jataka tales.
These are Buddhist legends describing the previous births of the Buddha.The
most splendid work in Ajanta is paintings which completely cover the walls
and vaults.
4. Silappatikaram

Silappatikaram, is the earliest Tamil epic. It is a poem of 5,730 lines in

almost entirely akaval meter. The epic is a tragic love story of an ordinary
couple, Kannaki and her husband Kovalan.It is written ilangovadigal
5. Kalidasa

His works started in the 4th century CE. He was a Sanskrit poet. He is
well known as the greatest poet of all times. His works are mainly on ” Vedas”
of Ramayana and Mahabharata. Many people believe that Kalidasa poet is a
one of the nine gems of Vikramaditya.
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