7 S.St.Ch.14 Regional Powers

                                                       Chapter–14.

     Chapter 14.History.

Regional Power
A.Tick the correct option 

1 Who among the following visitor has written in praise of Vijaynagar Empire? Paes

2 Who constructed Kriti Stambh at Chittor ? Rana kumbha

3 The City of Vijaynagar was located on the bank of river--   Tangabhadra

4 Identify the Bahmani king who was a good calligraphist and an accomplished linguist.-- Firoz Shah

5 Sayana was -- a great Sanskrit scholar

B.Fill in the blank
1 Bukka Succeeded Harihar.
2 Vijaynagar rulers were involved in a battle with Bahamani kingdom.
3 Firoz shah Bahamani ruled from 1397 CE to 1422 CE.

4 Rana Sanga was one of the most famous rulers of Mewar. 
5 Zainul Abidin adopted a policy of religious tolerance towards Hindus.

C.State true and false for the following statement 
1 The Bahamani and Vijaynagar Kindoms maintainted friendly with each others. False
2 The name ‘Assam’ is derived from Ahom. True 
3 The Bahamani Kingdom was founded by Mahmud Gawan. False 
4 Rao Bika founded the city of Bikaner. True
5 Zainul Abidin reimposed jazia on Hindus. False

D. Answer the following question in brief
Q 1.Name the main centres of education during Vijayaynagar Empire
Ans Temples and Mathas were the main centres of education during Vijayaynagar Empire
Q 2.Mention the classes into which the society was divided in Vijaynagar empire
Ans. The society was divided into three classes --

The nobles high official 

 big traders  the middle class

 the commoners.
Q 3. What was Firoz Shah famous for?

Ans. Firoz Shah was the most famous ruler of the Bahamani kingdom.  He was a very learned man, a good calligraphist and composed verses Arabic, Persian, Marathi, Telugu and Kannada.  He wanted to make Deccan a cultural centre of India. 

Q 4. Who built Kriti Stamba at Chittor?

Ans. Rana kumbha  built Kriti Stamba at Chittor. 

Q 5. Why did Rana kumbha become popular?
Ans. Rana Kumbha became popular because he was a very brave general and an outstanding

ruler of Mewar.  He had built 32 forts for the defense of Mewar.  Rana Kumbha constructed 

the magnificent Kirti Stambh to celebrate his victory over Malwa. 

E Answer the following Questions .

 Q 1 Describe the development of art and architecture under the Vijaynagar ruler.

Ans. The devolpment of art and architecture during vijaynagar rule was remarkable Vijaynagar had many beautiful palaces and temples large pillar hall  kalyan mandap and very high gateway are the silent features of three temples.life size status of king and queen are the finest examples of their art of  sculptures.

Q 2 .List the achievements of Muhmud Gawan as prime minister of Bahamni kingdom?

Ans. a) .Mahmud Gawan was the prime minister but in reality he controlled entire administration.

b).The salaries and perks were fixed for each nobles.

c).Mahmud Gawan built a great madrasa or collage in Bidar

d).The building was beautifully decorated with titles. It could accommodates one thousand students and teachers.

Q 3 What were the main achievements of Rana Kumbha of Mewar?

Ans.a).He was a very brave general and an outstanding ruler.

b).He had built 32 forts for the defence  of Mewar and contructed magnificient Kriti Stambh to celebrate his victory over Mewar.

c).He was a linguist,author, architect and veena player.

Q 4. Describe the various achievements of zainul Abidin the ruler of Kashmir

Ans. a).He adopted policy of religion tolerance towards Hindus.

b). Zainul Abidin issued copper and silver coins.

c) .He introduced control on market prices like Ala-ud-din Khalji.

d). He encouraged craft like shawl and carpet weaving, stone cutting etc .

e). He got Mahabharata and Rajtarangini translated into Persian and Arabic.

f). He abolished Jazia on the Hindus.

Q 5.List the administration reform that brought glory to the Vijaynagar empire?

Ans. a).Vijaynagar kingdom was established by two brothers Harihar and Bukka with the assistance of their three brothers , so it had a powerful administration

b).They had group of eight celebarated intellectuals known as Astha Diggaj

c.They ruled with the help of a council, which included eminent nobles.

d.There was a well oraganised revenue system that was source of state income.

e.The motto of vijaynagar kings was to protect goods and punish the wicked.

Inside Questions

Q 1.When was the weakening of Delhi Sultanate had  start?

Ans From the time of Muhammad –bin – Tughlaq

Q 2 Name the two who was founded Vijaynagar Kingdom?

Ans Harihar and Bukka

Q 3 Vidayanagar or Vijaynagar are situated which bank of the river?

Ans  Tungabhadra  

Q 4 Which year Bukka  succeeded his brother Harihar?

Ans 1356 CE

Q 5 Name the famous ruler of Vijaynagar empire

Ans Devaraya-l and Devaraya –ll

Q 6 Name the last famous ruler of Vijaynagar empire ?

Ans   Krishnadevaraya

q 7 Krishnadevaraya  belonged to which dynasty?

Ans  Tuluv dynasty

Q 8 What is a group of eight celebrated intellectuals called ?

Ans Ashta Diggaj

Q 9 Name the title Hasan Gangu took?

Ans Alauddin Hasan Bahman shah

Q 10 Name the kingdom divided by Hasan Gangu?
Ans Gulbarga,  Daulatabad, Berar and Bidar

Q 11.Who was the chief minister of Krishna Devarya?

      Ans :Tenali Rama was the chief minister of Krishna Devarya.

     Q 12.Name three classes which was divided in the society?

           Ans (a)The nobles and high officials:

(b)Big traders and the middle class.

(c)The commoners.
Q 13.Who was the famous ruler of Vijyanagar empire?

Ans : Devarya I and Devarya II.
Q 14.Who was last ruler of Vijyanagar empire?

Ans : Krishnadevarya.
Q 15.Name the two sons of Sangam who founded Vijyanagar kingdom?

Ans : Harihar and Bukka.
Q 16.What is meant by Astha Diggaj?

Ans :  Krishnadevarya had a group of 8 celebrated intellectuals known as Astha Diggaj.
Q 17.What were the motto of Vijaynagar kings?

Ans : Protect the good and punished the wicked.
Q 18.What was the mainly imparted in temples and mathas which were given grants by the king? 

      Ans : Education.

     Q 19.Who was the most famous ruler of Bahamani kingdom

Ans : Firoz Shah Bahamani.
Q 20.Who were the most famous ruler of Mewar?

Ans : Rana Kumbha, Rana Sangram Singh, Maharana Pratap.
Q 21.Who was an important king of Marwar?
Ans : Rao Jodha founder of Jodhpur
Q 22.Who founded city Bikaner?
Ans : Rao Bika,founder city of Bikaner.
Q 23.Name the famous fort at Jodhpur built by Rao Jodha?
Ans : Mehrangarh.
Q 24.Who established Muslim rule in Kashmir and ended the Hindu Rule?
Ans : Shah Mirza.
Q 25.Who were the famous rulers of Kashmir
Ans : Sikandar Shah and Zainul Abidin.
Q 26.Who was the grand son of Ahmad shah?
Ans : Humayun.
Q 27.What is the another name of Humayun according to his behaiviour?.
Ans : Zalim Humayun.
Q 28.Who was Hasan Gangu?
Ans : Hasan Gangu was an officer of Muhamad- bin- Tughlaq.
Q 29.Which dynasty ruled for more than six hundred years?
Ans : Ahoms.
Q 30.Who built the great Madarsa or College in Bidar?

     Ans : Mahmud Gawan.