Class – VII, Subject- Social Science, Lesson 2.
A. Very short answer type questions
1. Who were Samantas?
Ans: The Samantas were warrior chiefs who were expected to provide military support to the king during during time of wars.
2. What do you mean by the word Rajput?
Ans: The word Rajput comes from the Sanskrit word rajpatra which means ” son of a king”. The term is applied to a group of Warriors who claimed to belong to the Kshetriya caste.
3. Who is University was established by Dharampala?
Ans: The famous Vikramshila University was established by dharampala.
4. What was the tripartite struggle
Answer they fight between the Palas, Gurjara Pratiharas ,and the Rashtrakutas over the control of Kanauj is referred to as the Tripartite Struggle.
5. What was brahmdaya
Ans: Brahmdaya was land granted to Brahmins usually exempt from taxes and meant to support them economically.
B. Short answer type questions.
1. Describe the political changes that took place after the death of Harshavardhana.
Ans: After the death of Harshavardhana, his empire desintegrated as he left no hairs. This led to a period of political fragmentation and the rise of regional kingdoms such as the Pratihara,Palas and Rashtrakutas, who completed for Supremacy in North India.
2. Why was kanauj seen as the symbol of Supremacy? which three kingdoms were involved in fights to control it
Ans: Kanauj was seen as the symbol of Supremacy due to its strategicย location and economic importance. The three Kingdoms in the Tripartite Struggle for control over Kanauj were the Pratiharas, the palas and the Rashtrakutas.
3. Write a short note on Mehmud Ghazni.
Ans: Mehmud of Ghazni was a Turkish ruler who invaded India 17 times between 1000 and 1027 AD.He is known for his military campaigns the looting of wealthy temples, and destruction of Indian cities, which established his control over Punjab and parts of northwestern India.
4. Explain the reasons for Rajendra Chola adopting the title of GangaiKonda.
Ans: Rajendra Chola adopted the title of Gangai Kanda after his successful campaign to the Ganges river in North India. This title symbolised his military prowess and the extension of the Chola Empires influence up to the northern regions of India.
C. Long answer type questions
1. Discuss the battle of Tarain?What were the reasons for the defeat of Prithviraj Chauhan?
Ans: The Battles of Tarain were fought in 1191 and 1192 between Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad Ghori. Prithviraj won the first battle but was defeated in the second. Reasons for his defeat include internal dissension, and underestimation of Gauri’s tactical skills, and lake ofย adequate reinforcement.
2. Write a not on Chola inscriptions.
Ans: Chola inscriptions predominantly in Tamil provide valuable historical records about the dynasty. They document details about land grants endowments to temples, administrative decisions and royal degrees.This inscriptions were typically engraved on temple walls, copper plates and stone pillars.
D. Difference between the following
1 Suryavanshi and Chandravanshi
Ans: Suryavanshi refers to the Solar dynasty believed to descent from the sun got Surya, while
Chandravanshi refers to the lunar dynasty believed to descent from the moon got Chandra
2. Kadamai and Vetti
Ans: Kadamai refers to land revenue or taxes leviet on agricultural produce, while Vetty refers to the forced labor or services that where required from the common people.
3.Valanadu and Nadu
Ans: Valanadu was a larger administrative division within the Chola Empire composed of multiple Nadus, while Nadu was a smaller administrative unit or district.
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