CLASS 7 CHAPTER-14 REGIONAL POWERS

                                                 CHAPTER-14

                REGIONAL POWERS

(D) ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN BRIEF---

1.Name the main centres of education during Vijaynagar empire.

Answer-

The main centres of education during Vijaynagar empire are Temple and Maths.

2.Mention the classes into which the society was divided in Vijaynager empire.

Answer-

The society was mainly divided into three classes-

1.The Nobles and High officials

2.Big traders and the middle classes

3.The commoners.

3.What was Firoz shah famous for?

Answer-

Firoz Shah Bahamani was the most famous ruler, Who ruled from 1397CE to 1422CE.

He was a very learned man. He was good calligraphist and composed verses in Arabic, Persian,

 Marathi, Telugu and Kannada.

4.Who built the Kirti Stambha at Chittor?

Answer-

 Rana Kumbha built the Kriti Stambh at Chittor.

5.Why did Rana Kumbha become popular?

Answer- 

Rana Kumbha was a very brave general and an outstanding ruler of Mewar. He had built 32 forts for the defence of Mewar.

(E)ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ------

1.Describe the development of art and architecture under the Vijaynagar rulers.

Answer-

Vijaynagar had many beautiful palaces and temples. Vithalswami and Virupaksha are the most famous temples. Kalyan Mandap and Gopuram are some of the salient features of these temples Life size statues of kings and queens are finest examples of art of sculptures.

2.List the achievements of Mahmud Gawan as Prime Minister of Bahmani kingdom.

Answer-

During 1463CE to 1481CE , Mahmud Gawan was the Prime Minister at Bahamani Kingdom. The kingdom was divided into eight tarafs under Tarafdars. The salaries and perks were fixed for each noble.Salaries were paid in cash or in the form of Jaggir. He built a great Madarsa or College in Bidar.

3.What were the main achievement of Rana Kumbha of Mewar?

Answer-

The main achievements of Rana Kumbha of Mewar were as follows-

1.He had built 32 forts for the defence of Mewar.

2.He Constructed the magnificent Kriti Stambh to celebrate his victory over Malwa.

3.He was a linguist, author and architect.

4.He was a veena player of repute.

4.Describe the various achievements of Zainul Abidin, the ruler of Kashmir.

Answer-

The various achievements of Zainul Abidin of Kashmir were as follows-

1.He was a liberal and far-sighted ruler.

2.He adopted a policy of religious tolerance towards the Hindus.

3.He banned cow slaughter, abolished Jazia on the Hindus.

4.He gave higher position jobs to Hindus.

5.He got Mahabharata and Rajtarangani translated in Persian and Arabic and classics of Persian. 

5. List the administrative reforms that brought glory to the Vijaynagar empire.

Answer-

The administrative reforms that brought glory to Vijayanagar empire were as follows-

1.The king ruled with the help of a council. 

2.He was the chief of administration , army and judiciary.

3.The council could advise the king but the king was not bound to act upon it.

4.The empire was divided into provinces for efficient administration.

5.There was a well-organized revenue system.

6.Land revenue was the main source of state income.

7.The motto of Vijaynagar kings was" protect the good and punish the wicked".

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