Question

Write short notes on-Rajput kingdoms of the period, administrative divisions of the Vijayanagar Empire. 35​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Rajput Kingdoms:- In this period many Rajput rulers were ruling over Rajasthan region. Mewar and Marwar were the two important Rajput Kingdoms.

The Rathors were ruling over Marwar. Maharaja Jodha and Maharaja Maldeva were the most powerful ruler of this kingdom.

The Sisodia Rajputs ruled over Mewar. Rana Hamir and Rana Kumbha developed this Kingdom. Rana Sanga was the great ruler of this Kingdom.

Administrative division of the Vijaynagar Empire- The Vijaynagar Empire was divided in Mandalams (Provinces), each mandalams into nadus (Districts), nadus into sthalas (Sub-Districts) and sthalas into gramas(Villages).

Answer 2

Answer:

The following points may help you:

a. Rajputs were the ruling Hindu warrior class of Kshatriya clan.

b. They primarily dominated parts of Northern India particularly present day Rajasthan and present day Pakistan.

c, Referred as Rajputana they made distinctive contribution to the culture of Rajasthan.

d. Rajput kingdoms are known, for their heroic spirit, valor and fortitude.

e. The period between the 8th and 12th centuries was referred as the Rajput period , as they rose to position of dominance and prominence during this period.

f. Number of rajput kingdoms established control over North India during this period. This period also witnessed revival of Hindu culture and customs.

g Many Rajputs entered into political and matrimonial alliances with the Mughals .h. Many were also enrolled as Mansabdars in the Mughal empire.

h. Example of Rajput kingdoms; Shekawats, Sisodias of Mewar, Patials of Himachal.

Administrative divisions of Vijaya nagar empire:

a, The Vijayanagar empire was divided into five main provinces for administrative convinence.,

b. There provinces were under the control of a commander and headed by a governor.

c. Rajya that is provinces were sub divided into region and further into counties, and then into municipalities.

d. The governor of the rajya exercised civil, military and financial powers and was accountable to the central administration.

e. At the village level, the village assembly looked after the administration and its affairs,