From the following, which community emerged as prosperous, making donations to temples?
the Panchalas
the Baniyas
the Muslim Bohras
the Saliyar
Answers
Answer:
The saliyar
Explanation:
NCERT Extra Questions for Class 7 Social Science History Chapter 6 Towns, Traders, and Craftsperson
Prelude
Question 1.
What kind of towns existed during medieval period in India?
Answer.
During medieval period India had temple towns, administrative towns, commercial or port towns. Many towns combined multiple functions and were administrative centres or temple towns as well as commercial or craft centres.
Administrative Centres
Question 1.
Briefly write about the Chola capital.
Answer:
Thanjavur, situated on the Kaveri river delta was the capital of Chola Empire.
Rajarajeshvara temple was situated in this beautiful town.
It was designed by Kunjaramallan Rajaraja Perunthachchan. It had a massive Shiva linga inside.
Besides the temple there were other architectural splendours also.
Question 2.
Why was Thanjavur so famous?
Answer:
Thanjavur was an example of temple town and was regarded as a great town:
It represented a pattern of urbanization and was central to Chola economy.
It was the capital city on the delta of Kaveri with the most important temple Rajarajeshvara. It had tanks and wells for water supply and army barracks.
It had the mandapas or pavilions for royal court.
It had huge markets selling grains, spices, clothes and jewellery.
Many communities like the Sthapatis or sculpture makers, Saliya weavers related to temple activities lived here.
It was a great pilgrim town of the period
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