E. Answer the following questions.
1.
Mention the main achievements of Rajaraja, the Great.
2.
Describe the socio-economic condition of the people in the southern states.
3.
What were the religious beliefs of the people in the southern states during the medieval
4.
Describe the development of art and architecture under the southern rulers.
List the differences between the kingdoms of North and South on the basis of following asper
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a.
Administration
b. Society
C.
Economy
d. Religion
e.
Education
f. Art and Architecture
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Answers
Answer:
1.He rose to prominence by bringing glory to the Chola Empire. HIs acheivements: He began a series of conquests in South India to conquer the kingdoms of Pandyas and Cheras. By proceeding further south, he invaded Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
2.As southern India has an extensive sea coast, it had many ports from where goods where exported and imported. Regarding social condition, the people were divided into Brahminical castes and non--Brahminical castes. Lower caste people were exploited by the upper caste people.
3.During the mediaeval period, most people in Southern India followed Hinduism. They were either Shaivites, who worshipped Shiva, or Vaishnavites, who worshipped Vishnu. The Bhakti movement, which emphasised simple form of devotion towards God, was also strong in Southern India.
4.the rulers of the southern kingdom were great patrons of art and architecture. they built a number of important temple. the large rock cut temple at Mahabalipuram and the Kailash nath were built. the Shiva temple of Tanjore and the bronze statue of Natraj are fine example of chola art.