01. State True (T) or False (F).
We know the name of the architect of the Rajarajeshvara temple from an
Inscription
Merchants preferred to travel individually rather than in caravans,
il Traders formed guilds to protect their interests
v kabul was a major centre for trade in elephants.
Aymer (Rajasthan) was the capital of the Chauhan kings in the twelfth
century
. Surat was an important trading port on the Bay of Bengal.
vil. The "white" rulers occupied the superior residencies of Fort St George in
Madras or Fort St William in Calcutta,
vill. The fort at Masulipatnam was built by the Dutch
Answers
Answer:
We know the name of the architect of the Rajarajeshvara temple from an inscription.
True
Merchants preferred to travel individually rather than in caravans.
False
Kabul was a major centre for trade in elephants.
False
Surat was an important trading port on the Bay of Bengal.
False
Fill in the blanks:
The Rajareshvara temple was built in ____.
Answer: Thanjavur
Ajmer is associated with the Sufi saint ____.
Answer: Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti
Hampi was the capital of the _____ empire.
Answer: Vijayanagara
The Dutch established a settlement at ____ in Andhra Pradesh.
Answer: Masulipatnam
Answer the following questions
How was the water supplied to the city of Thanjavur?
Answer: From wells and tanks
Who lived in the ‘black towns’ in cities such as Madras?
Answer: Local merchants and crafspersons
Why do you think towns grew around temples?
Answer: Temples used their money to finance trade and banking. Hence, gradually many priests, artisans, workers, traders etc settled near the temple to cater to the needs of the temple as well as pilgrims. This is how temple towns grew.
How important were craftspersons for the building and maintenance of temples?
Answer: The craftspersons were very important for building and maintenance of temples. Masons built the buildings, carpenters made doors and windows and blacksmiths made iron articles. Other craftsmen made decorative items and sculptors made the statues and idols.
Why did people from distant lands visit Surat?
Answer: People from distant lands visited Surat for trade and banking purposes. The Dutch, Portuguese and the English had their factories and warehouses there.
In what ways was craft production in cities like Calcutta different from that in cities like Thanjavur?
Answer: The craftspersons of Thanjavur were independent and creative. They were not subjugated to anyone. Whereas the craftspersons of Calcutta had no liberty to sell their own cloth and were working on a system of advances. They were moved to Black Towns.
Answer: