Towns, Traders and Craftspersons Flashcards

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What kind of towns existed during medieval period in India?
Answer 1
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.
Question 2
Name the river which was flowed near Thanjavur.
Answer 2
Kaveri river flowed near the town Thanjavur.
Who built Raj arajeshvara temple?
Rajarajeshvara temple built by King Rajaraja Chola.
How did water get supplied in the town?
Water was supplied in the town from wells and tanks.
Name the places which were famous for producing cloth.
Thanjavur and the nearby town Uraiyur were famous for producing cloth.
What was the use of clothes in the temples?
Answer 6
The cloth was used in the temple flags.
Question 7
Name the communities which were included in the Gujarati traders.
Name the communities which were included in the Gujarati traders.
Why were craftspersons of Bidar so famous?
Answer 8
The craftspersons of Bidar were so famed for their inlay work in copper and silver.
Question 9
When did Hampi fall into ruin?
Hampi fell into ruin following the defeat of Vijayanagara in 1565 by the Deccani Sultans.
Question 10
Name the city which was gateway for trade with West Asia via the Gulf of Ormuz.
Surat was the gateway for trade with West Asia via the Gulf of Ormuz.