1. What hints are given in the conversation between Sarama and Pani provided in the text?
It was a conversation in between Sarama, the hound of Lord Indra and the local inhabitants of the region, Panikal.
The conversation is about the request placed by the Aryans to have possession of the cattle reared by the people of the area.
Rearing of cattle were an important job of the Aryans. They were ready to take any risk to secure cattle.
Before 3500 years, Aryans reached the north western part of India.
2. The most powerful Mahajanapada was Magadha. Its location was so apt for such a position. Explain.
The main reason for the success of Magadha is its geographical location. Magadha shared its boundaries with river Ganga in the north, the river Son in the west, the Vindhya mountains in the south and the river Chamba, in the east. Rajagriha was the first capital of Magadha and it was protected and surrounded more or less like a fort by five hills.
3. Prepare a chart about the early beliefs of the Aryans.
