Why did the Kings donate land and money to the temples? Medieval town combined several functions-they were administrative centres, temple towns, as well as centres of commercial activities and craft production. What were the functions of the medieval town? Towns, Traders, and Craftsperson Class 7 Extra Questions and Answer History Chapter 6 Short Answers Type Surat began to decline towards the end of the 17th century. Surat hundis were honoured in the far-off markets of Cairo in Egypt, Basra in Iraq and Antwerp in Belgium. The Kathiawad seths or mahajans had huge banking houses at Surat. There were rest-houses, magnificent buildings and innumerable pleasure parks. What were the facilities available in Surat? Surat was called gate to Mecca because many pilgrims used this place to visit Mecca. Which city was called the gate to Mecca, and why? Surat was the gateway for trade with West Asia via the Gulf of Ormuz. Name the city which was gateway for trade with West Asia via the Gulf of Ormuz. Hampi fell into ruin following the defeat of Vijayanagara in 1565 by the Deccani Sultans. Inlay work on metal of‘Bidar’ craftspersons is called ‘Bidri’. The craftspersons of Bidar were so famed for their inlay work in copper and silver. Why were craftspersons of Bidar so famous? Spices such as pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, dried ginger etc., grown in tropical climates.
Which spices were grown in the tropical climates? Gujarati traders, included the communities of Hindu Baniyas and Muslim Bohras. Name the communities which were included in the Gujarati traders. Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti was a famous Sufi Saint settled in Ajmer. Kings built temples to demonstrate their devotion to various deities.Ījmer was the capital of the Chauhan reign. Pattern of urbanization is a process by which cities are developed.
What do you mean by the ‘pattern of urbanization’?
Which kind of cotton was used by the kings? The cloth was used in the temples as flags. What was the use of clothes in the temples? Thanjavur and the nearby town Uraiyur were famous for producing cloth. Name the places which were famous for producing cloth. Water was supplied in the town from wells and tanks. The towns were bustling with markets selling grains, spices, cloth and jewellery. What were the market activities in towns? Kings held court in mandaps, issuing orders to their subordinates. Name the activities held by the king in the towns. Rajarajeshvara temple built by King Rajaraja Chola.
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