Question

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1. In which ways has the meaning of the term "Hindustan"changed over the centuries?
2. How did the Rashtrakutas become powerful?
3. What was the impact of the Mongol invasions on the Delhi Sultanate?
4. What was the role of the zamindar in Mughal administration?
5. Who was Kalhana? Why was he famous for?​

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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1. In which ways has the meaning of the term "Hindustan" changed over the centuries?

In the thirteenth century the term "Hindustan" meant the areas of Punjab, Haryana and the lands between the Ganga and Yamuna. The term was used in the political sense for lands that were a part of the dominions of the Delhi Sultan. Today we understand the term "Hindustan" as "India", the modern nation-state.

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2. How did the Rashtrakutas become powerful?

The Rashtrakutas in the Deccan were the subordinate to the Chalukyas of Karnataka. It was during the mid-18th century when Dantidurga, a Rashtrakuta chief, overthrew his Chalukya overlord and performed a ritual called 'Hiranya-garbha' with the help of Brahmanas.

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3. What was the impact of the Mongol invasions on the Delhi Sultanate?

Mongol attacks on the Delhi Sultanate increased during the reign of Alauddin Khalji and in the early years of Muhammad Tughluq's rule. This forced the Sultans to undertake a number of expensive protective measures. They had to mobilise a large standing army in Delhi that posed a big administrative challenge.

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4. What was the role of the zamindar in Mughal administration?

The role of the zamindar in Mughal administration was to collect the revenues and taxes from the peasants. Thus, they acted as an intermediate between the Mughals and the peasants.

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5. Who was Kalhana? Why was he famous for?

Kalhana was a great Sanskrit poet who wrote a long Sanskrit poem describing the history of Kashmir. He used a variety of sources, including inscription, documents, eyewitness account. He was different from the writers of Prashastis for he was often critical about rulers and their policies.

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