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Read the following excerpt carefully and answer the questions that follows.          Darbar-i-Akbari Abul Fazl gives a vivid account of Akbar’s darbar: Whenever His Majesty (Akbar) holds court (darbar) a large drum is beaten, the sounds of which are accompanied by Divine praise. In this manner, people of all classes receive notice. His Majesty’s sons and grandchildren, the grandees of the Court, and all other men who have admittance, attend to make the komish, and remain standing in their proper places. Learned men of renown and skillful mechanics pay their respects; and the officers of justice present their reports. His Majesty, with his usual insights, gives orders, and settles everything in a satisfactory manner. During the whole time, skillful gladiators and wrestlers from all countries hold themselves in readiness, and singers, male and female, are in waiting. Clever jugglers and funny tumblers also are anxious to exhibit their dexterity and agility. 1. Mention the three activities taking place in the court. 2. What was Kamish? What did it imply? 3. Explain the term ‘Jharokadarshan’.

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(1) (a) The name of the text – Uttaradhyayana Sutta 

(b) Its language-Prakrit. 

(2) (a) Queen Kamalavati asked her husband to renounce the world, the kingdom, abandon what pleases the senses, without attachment and property and renounce all pleasures. 

(3) (a) Entire world is animated. Even stones, rocks, and water have life. 

(b) Non- injury to living beings, especially humans, animals, plants and insects. 

(c) Cycle of birth and rebirth is shaped through karma.



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