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    This document provides information about kingdoms and dynasties in India during the early medieval period, including the Gurjara-Pratiharas, Rashtrakutas, Palas, and Cholas. It discusses how the Rashtrakutas gained power by overthrowing their Chalukya overlords. It also describes irrigation works developed in the Tamil region such as tanks, canals, and sluice gates. Finally, it outlines the economic, social, and cultural activities that were centered around Chola temples, including crafts production, worship, and performances.

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    Ch 2 New Kings and Kingdoms

    Page No: 28

    Let’s recall

    1. Match the following


    Gurjara-Pratiharas Western Deccan
    Rashtrakutas Bengal
    Palas Gujarat and Rajasthan
    Cholas Tamil Nadu

    Answer

    Gurjara-Pratiharas Gujarat and Rajasthan


    Rashtrakutas Western Deccan
    Palas Bengal
    Cholas Tamil Nadu

    2. Who were the parties involved in the "tripartite struggle"?

    Answer

    The parties involved in the "tripartite struggle" were:


    (i) Gurjara-Pratiharas
    (ii) Rashtrakutas
    (iii) Palas

    3. What were the qualifications necessary to become a member of a committee of the sabha in
    the Chola Empire?

    Answer

    Qualifications necessary to become a member of a committee of the sabha in the Chola Empire:
    (i) Members of the sabha should be owners of land from which land revenue is collected.
    (ii) They should have their own homes.
    (iii) They should be between 35 and 70 years of age.
    (iv) They should have knowledge of the Vedas.
    (v) They should be well-versed in administrative matters and honest.
    (vi) Not has been a member of any committee in the last three years.
    (vii) They should submit his accounts as well as of relatives to contest election.
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    4. What were the two major cities under the control of the Chahamanas?

    Answer

    Delhi and Ajmer were the two major cities under the control of the Chahamanas.

    Let’s understand

    5. How did the Rashtrakutas become powerful?

    Answer

    Rise of power of Rashtrakutas:


    (i) Rashtrakutas were initially subordinate to the Chalukyas of Karnataka.
    (ii) In the mid 8th century, chief of Rashtrakuta Dantidurga overthrew his Chalukya overlord and
    performed a ritual called hiranya-garbha which gave him the title of Kshatriya even if he was not
    one by birth.
    (iii) When they gained power and wealth, they declared themselves independent from their
    overlords.
    (iv) They fought with Gurjara-Pratihara and Pala dynasties fought for control over Kanauj to
    demonstrate their power. This is how they rose to power.

    6. What did the new dynasties do to gain acceptance?

    Answer

    (i) The new dynasties were based in specific regions and existing kings often acknowledged
    them as their subordinates or samantas.
    (ii) They gained power and wealth to declare themselves maha-samanta, maha-mandaleshvara
    and so on.
    (iii) They asserted their independence from their overlords.
    (iv) They performed rituals to declare themselves to be Kshatriya with the help of Brahmanas.
    (v) They fought war with neighbouring regions to gain power and also built temple to
    acknowledge it.

    7. What kind of irrigation works were developed in the Tamil region?

    Answer

    Kind of irrigation works developed in the Tamil region:


    (i) Water from the channels of river Kaveri provided the necessary moisture for agriculture.
    (ii) Some areas wells were dug and in some places huge tanks were constructed to collect
    rainwater.
    (iii) Embankments were built to prevent flooding.
    (iv) Canals were constructed to carry water to the fields.
    (v) Sluice-gate were built to regulated the outflow of water from a tank into the channels that
    irrigated the fields.

    8. What were the activities associated with Chola temples?

    Answer

    Activities associated with Chola temples:


    (i) Temple were centres of craft production and were also endowed with land by rulers as well as
    by others.
    (ii) They were not only places of worship but also were the hub of economic, social and cultural
    life as well.
    (iii) Priests, garland makers, cooks, sweepers, musicians, dancers, etc. live near the temple and
    many activities performed in temples.
    (iv) Temples were also associated with the making of bronze images which are considered
    amongst the finest in the world.

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