Chapter 2
kings and kingdoms
Let’s recall
1. Match the following:
Gurjara-Pratiharas Western Deccan
Rashtrakutas Bengal
Palas Gujarat and Rajasthan
Cholas Tamil Nadu
2. Who were the parties involved in the “tripartite struggle”?
3. What were the qualifications necessary to become a member of a committee of the sabha in the Chola empire?
4. What were the two major cities under the control of the Chahamanas?
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5. How did the Rashtrakutas become powerful?
6. What did the new dynasties do to gain acceptance?
7. What kind of irrigation works were developed in the Tamil region?
8. What were the activities associated with Chola temples?
Let’s discuss
9. Look at Map 1 once more and find out whether there were any kingdoms in the state in which you live.
10. Contrast the “elections” in Uttaramerur with presentday panchayat elections.
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11. Compare the temple shown in this chapter with any present-day temple in your neighbourhood, highlighting any similarities and differences that you notice.
12. Find out more about taxes that are collected at present. Are these in cash, kind, or labour services?
