(CLASS - 7th) CHAPTER - 14 Regional Powers (Questions and the Answers)

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.

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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 art of sculptures.  

2. List the achievements of Mahmud Gawan as Prime Minister of Bahamani Kingdom.

• He controlled the entire administration. The kingdom was divided into eight tarafs (provinces) , under Tarafdars. 

• The salaries and perks were fixed for each noble.

• Salaries were paid in cash or in the form of Jagir.

• Mahmud Gawan built a great Madarsa or college in Bidar 

• The building was beautifully decorated with tiles. It could accommodate one thousand students and teachers 

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

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

       • Rana Kumbha constructed the magnificent Kirti Stambh to celebrate his victory over Malwa.  

• He was a very learned ruler. He was a linguist, author, architect and a veena player of repute .

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

• Zainul Abidin (1420-70 CE)  were the famous rulers of Kashmir.   

• He was a liberal and far-sighted ruler.

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

• He banned cow slaughter, abolished Jazia on the Hindus and gave higher position jobs to them.  

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

• The motto of Vijaynagar Kings was, 'Protect the good and punish the wicked'

• There was a well-organised revenue system and land revenue was the main source of state income along with custom duty, grazing tax, marriage tax, etc

• The women were respected in the society. They were educated and well-versed in Sanskrit and local languages.

• Vijaynagar had many beautiful places and temples. Vithalswami and Virupaksha are the most famous examples.