Short Answer TypeAnalyse the areas of Cunningham’s confusion in understanding the significance of Harappa.
‘‘The Chola rulers proclaimed their connections with the Alvars and Nayanars.’’ Cite two examples
Explain the layout of the Royal Centre of the Vijayanagara Empire.
The royal Centre was located in the south-western part of the settlement.
(i) It included over 60 temples. About thirty building complexes have been identified as palaces.
(ii) The “King’s palace” was the largest of the enclosures but has not yielded definitive evidence of being a royal residence.
(iii) It had two of the most impressive platforms, usually called the “audience hall” and the “mahanavami dibba” which is located on one of the highest points in the city.
(iv) One of the most beautiful building in the royal centre was the Lotus Mahal and the most spectacular was known as the Hazara Rama temple as this was probably meant to be used only by the king and his family.
Read the following lines and answer the question that follows:
‘I will build a funeral pyre of sandalwood and aloe;
Light it by your own hand When I am burned away to cinders:
Smear this ash upon your limbs.
... let flame be lost in flame.’
Following the footsteps of Mirabai, the woman of Indian society became independent in her thoughts. She initiated the advancement of the category of woman. Throw light from the values learnt from her life which is the pathway to the modern society.
Name the hill station founded during the course of the Gurkha War of 1815 – 16. Why was it developed as a sanitarium ? Give one reason.
Why did Santhals revolt against zamindars, moneylenders and the colonial state during 18th century ? Explain.
‘‘Rumours and prophecies played a part in moving people to action.’’ Justify the statement in the context of the Revolt of 1857.
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