Social Science

1. Name the regions where Megalithic culture was concentrated. Deccan South India The North-east Kashmir  2. Who was the most important king of the Pandya dynasty ? Nadunjeliam 3. Who took over the Satavahana empire in Maharashtra and Andhra region ? The empire came into the hand of Rashtrakutas in Maharashtra and the Ikshwakus in Andhra region 4. The rock-cut chaitya hall at Karle is located at which present city of india ? The rock-cut chaitya hall at Karle in Pune. 5. According to some archaeologists, what is the origin of the megalithic people ? A megalith is a large stone that has been used to construct a structure or monument. E 1. Describe the main features of the Satavahana empire of Deccan. • The Satavahanans emerged as a powerful kingdom in Deccan. They were highly influenced by the political system of the Mauryans. • King Simuka was the founder of the Satavahana Kingdom. • Gautmiputra Satkarni was the greatest Satavahana ruler. •...

1. Name the main centres of education during Vijaynagar empire. The main centres of education during Vijaynagar empire. Temples Mathas 2. Mention the classes into which the society was divided in Vijaynagar empire. Brahmins kshatriyas Vaishyas Shudras 3.What was Firoz shah famous for ? Firoz shah was  a good calligraphist and composed verses in Arabic, Persian, Marathi, Telugu and Kannada. 4. Who built the Kirti Stambha at Chittor. Rana Kumbha 5. Why did Rana Kumbha become popular.  Rana Kumbha  was a very brave general and an outstanding rule of Mewar . He had built 32 forts for the defence of Mewar. E. 1.  Describe the development of art and architecture under the Vijaynagar rulers. Vijaynagar had many beautiful places and temples.  Vithalswami and Virupaksha are the most famous temples.  It is said that the city was surrounded by seven walls  Life-size statues of Kings and queens are the finest examples of the a...

1. What was Din-i-Ilahi and who started it ?  Din-i-Ilahi was not a religion but a socio-religious path to bridge the differences among different communities. Akbar started Din-i-Ilahi. 2. Why is Shah Jahan known as an 'Engineer King' ? Shah Jahan  was  known  as the ' Engineer King ' because the Mughal architecture reached its peak under him. The Taj Mahal built by him is counted among one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Apart from it, he built Shahjahanabad (Old Delhi) and built the famous Red Fort 3. What was the political condition of India before Babur's invasion ? At what time , India was an easy prey for any invader, it was divided into a number of small states. These small kingdoms were incapable of standing up any foreign aggression  . 4. State the main features of Jahangir's rule. Jahangir consolidated his territories and developed the administrative system that was introduced by his father. The court culture of the Mughals ...