Tuesday, 22 December 2020

11. New Kings and Kingdoms (A.D. 700 - 1200)

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11. New Kings and Kingdoms (A.D. 700 - 1200)

 

 

I. Answer the following questions:

1. Which type of caste system was prevalent in the society during the medieval period?

2. Which three dynasties were involved in the triple struggle?

3. Which period is called as `Rajput Period’?

4. Why Mahmud Ghaznavi invaded India?

5. Why Muhammad Ghori invaded India?

 II. Fill in the Blanks

 1. Mehar Bhoj was a powerful ruler of the--- dynasty.

2. Devpal built a temple of---- at Bodh Gaya.

3. Rashtrakuta rulers were the patrons of----.

 III. Match the Words:

1. Gurjara-Pratiharas rulers Bengal, Bihar and Jharkhand.

2. Palas rulers Rajasthan and Gujarat

3. Rashirakuta rulers Deccan

 

Activity

Compare the temples around you with the temples shown in this chapter and describe the similarities or variations noted by you.