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Minimum learning Programme – Ch-2 New Kings and Kingdoms

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Chapter Summary - New Kings and Kingdoms Class 7 History Chapter 2 | NCERT | CBSE

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2 Chapter-New Kings and Kingdoms - History
2.1 Identify and name new dynasties that
emerged after 17th century.

2.2 Recall the titles adopted by new

kings.

2.3 Define the other kings who engaged

in warfare.

2.4 Justify the role of Brahmins in the

role of administration.

2.5 Categorize the various authors who

wrote long Sanskrit poems, inscriptions,
documents, eyewitness containing the
history of kings.

2.6 Outline the major kingdoms Gurjara

-Pratiharas,Rashtrakutas.

2.7 Elaborate the socio-political and

economic changes during medieval
 period to compare it with present day
time.

QUESTIONS TO BE STUDIED FOR EXAMS

Question Bank
Q1) Who was Ghazni? What was Ghazni’s motive to attack India?
ANS. Sultan Ghazni was the ruler of Afghanistan. He ruled from 997 to 1030 AD, and extended
control over parts of Central Asia, Iran, and the north-western part of the subcontinent.

Motive-

i. He raided the subcontinent almost every year – his targets were wealthy temples,
including that of Somnath, Gujarat.

ii. Much of the wealth Mahmud carried away was used to create a splendid capital city at
Ghazni.
iii. He was also interested in finding out more about the people he conquered and entrusted a
scholar named Al Biruni to write an account of the subcontinent.
Q2) What were the conditions to be fulfilled to become a member of Sabha?
Ans) The following conditions had to be fulfilled to become a member of the Sabha:
1. They should be owners of land from which land revenue is collected.
2. They should have their own homes.
3. They should be between 35 and 70 years of age.
4. They should have knowledge of the Vedas.
5. They should be well-versed in administrative matters and honest.
Q3) Discuss the organization of the Sabha in the Chola Empire.

i. Land grants given to Brahmanas called brahamadeya. These land grants were looked
after by an assembly (Sabha) of prominent Brahmana land holders which worked very
efficiently.
ii. Their decisions were recorded in detail in inscriptions, often on the stone walls of
temples.
iii. The Sabha had separate committees to look after irrigation works, gardens, temples, etc.
iv. The members of the village assembly were elected by lottery system called Kudavolai
System. The names of the eligible persons were written on palm leaves and put into a pot.
A boy was asked to pick up names from the pot. The chosen persons were declared
elected.
Q4) Many of the achievements of the cholas were made possible through new developments
in agriculture. Mention any three of them.
Many of the achievements of the cholas were made possible through new developments in
agriculture these achievements are as follow:-
i. Area was opened up for large-scale cultivation.
ii. Forests had to be cleared in some regions; land had to be levelled in other areas.
iii. In the delta region, embankments had to be built to prevent flooding and canals had to be
constructed to carry water to the fields.
iv. In many areas, two crops were grown in a year.
HLP: 1) Find the difference between Northern and Southern style of temple architecture.
2) Discuss the taxation system during the Cholas. How was it different from the system
today?
GK based MCQ-LESSONS-NEW KINGS AND KINGDOMS

1.Name the famous battle between Prithviraj Chauhan and Mohammd Ghori
a. Battle of Plassey b. Battle of Tarain c.Battle of Buxar
2.What was the emblem of Rashtrakutas?
a.a white ox b.golden eagle c.a white elephant
3.Which form of Shiva is prominent in Brihadeeshwara temple of the Cholas?
a.Harihara b. Manjunatha c. Murudeshwara
4,Who was the architect of Chola temples?
a.Perunthachan b.Dandapani c. Sama Varma
5.How many times did Mahmud of Ghazni attack India?
a.10times b.25times c.17times

Map work: Locate and mark on the political map of India the following:

1.Gurjara Pratiharas- Gujarat

2.Rashtrakutas- Maharashtra,
3. Palas-West Bengal
4.Area of Chola Empire- Tamil Nadu
5.Cheras-Kerala
6.Pandyas- Karnataka,Tamil nadu
7.Region of tripartite struggle- Kanauj
8. Town- Thanjavur (TN)