This is the picture of the famous temple in Thanjavur. Study the picture given below and
answer the following questions:
a) What is the name of this temple and its architect?
b) Why was Thanjavur considered an administrative town? Give two features of an
administrative town.
c) Temple towns represent a very important pattern of urbanisation. Explain
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Towns, Traders, and Craftsperson Class 7 Extra Questions Social Science History Chapter 6
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.