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Answer:, The professionals and traders in the towns had societies named ‘Shreni’ to protect their interests., III. Discuss in a group and answer the following:, Question, Discuss about the trade and towns of the Shatavahana period., , 1., , Answer:, The period of Shathavahans enjoyed economic prosperity. The mains reasons for this is the trade that took place, within the country arid outside the country. Many towns of the Empire wre the centres of trade. The towns, were called as “Nigamas’. Paithan, Karle, Kanheri, Junnar and Nasik of Maharastra., Question, 2., The, factors, responsible, for, the, economic, progress, of, Shatavahanas., Dhanyaketa of Andhrapradesh and yjayanthi of Uttara Kannada district were the main centres of trade., The towns has societies named ‘Shreni’. They were the groups formed by professionals and traders to protect, their interests. For example the ‘Dhaanik Shreni’ was society of grocery merchants. Similarly, smiths, potters, and others had their own societies. Each Shreni had a senior who was called as ‘Shresti’. The Shrestis were, usually rich. One such Shresti had built a Chaitnya at Karle. Bullock carts, horses and donkeys were used for, inland cargo movement., The foreign trade was through the ports on the West and East coasts of the Empire. There were trade links with, Rome during Shathavahana period., Kadambas, I. Fill in the blanks with suitable words:, 9. The first dynasty of Kannada is _______., 10. Kakusthavarma had martial relationship with the _______ dynasty of North India., Answers:, 11. Kadamba, 12. Guptas, II. Answer the following in a sentence each:, Question, Who, was, Answer:, Mayuraverma., Question, Which, Answer:, Banavasi., Question, Which, , the, , was, , is, , founder, , the, , the, , Holy Cross School, Malleshpalya | New Thippasandra, , of, , capital, , first, , Kadamaba, , 1., dysasty?, , 2., Kadamabas?, , of, , 3., inscription?, , Kannada, 2|Page

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Question, Name, the, Answer:, Harshavardhana., , king, , from, , Question, Which, are, the, Answer:, Badami, Pattadakallu and Aihole., Question, Which, Answer:, Aihole., , place, , is, , North, , famous, , called, , as, , India, , who, , centres, , ‘The, , was, , defeated, , of, , cradle, , by, , Chalukyan, , of, , Temple, , 2., Pulikeshi?, , 3., architecture?, , 4., Architecture’?, , II. Discuss in group and answer the question:, Question, 1., Describe, the, military, achievements, of, Immadi, Pulikeshi., Answer:, Immadi Pulikeshi is the bravest king among Chalukyas. Though he was the heir of his father’s kingdom, he had, to fight with his uncle Mangalesh to get it. He started a conquest to expand his kingdom. Kadambas and Gangas, surrendered to Pulikeshi. Rashtrakutas who were his feudals rebelled against him but he defeated them. Then, he defeated Lata, Malwa and Guijas at the north and proceeded towards Gujarat. In East kings from Vengi,, Kalinga and Kosala surrendered to him., He defeated the Pallavas of Kanchi in the south. Crossing the Cauvery river, he made contracts with Cholas,, Keralas and Pandyas. His famous war with the Harshavardhana, who was a prominent king in northern India has, historical importance. This war took place on the banks of river Narmada. In this severe war, Pulikeshi defeated, Harshavardhana., Because of this he received the titles ‘Parameshwara’ and ‘Dakshinapatheshwara’. Like this he had conquered, many kingdoms in all four directions and expanded his kingdom. His kingdom spread from the Arabean Sea to, the Bay of Bengal His feme had spread beyond India. He had sent a commission to the Persian king Khusru. In, response to this Khusru had sent an ambassador to the court of Pulikeshi. The painting at the first cave of, Ajantha is said to be of Pulikeshi welcoming the ambassador of Khusru., , III. Match the words in column ‘A’ with the related words in column ‘B’:, A, , B, , 1. Aihole, , a. World Heritage Site, , 2. Pattadakallu, , b. Royal emblem of, Chalukyas, , 3. Varaha, , c. Cradle of Temple, Architecture, , Holy Cross School, Malleshpalya | New Thippasandra, , 4|Page

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Rural administration of Cholas was ideal. Administration was done by the respective Gramasabhas. The, members of Gramasabhas were elected. Committees of a few members were formed and definite functions, were assigned to them. These committes had to give account of their expenditures. The ineligible members, were kept out of Gramasabha. The rural administration of Cholas was similar to the present Panchayat system., Question, What, are, the, contributions, of, Cholas, Answer:, The statue of Nataraja and Kalinga Mardananruthya made in Bronze., , to, , Indian, , 3., sculpture?, , Question, 4., Why, Bruhadeshwara, temple, is, so, famous?, Answer:, Bruhadeshwara temple of Tanjavore is a world famous Chola architectural display. It was built a thousand years, ago. The tower of the sanctum santorum of this temple is 200 feet high. This is the biggest and highest temple, in India. It has been accorded the status of World Heritage Site., III. Discuss in a group and answer the questions:, Question, 1., What, are, the, achievements, of, Rajaraja, Chola?, Answer:, He was a brave and efficient administrator. His empire included all those areas towards the south of river, Tungabhadra, Shrilanka and Maidive islands. He had a powerful land army and navy. Bruhadeshwara temple is, the contribution of Rajaraja., Question, 2., Write, a, short, note, on, Rajendra, Chola., Answer:, He was the son of Rajaraja Chola. His conquest of north India was his prominent achievement. In memory of, this conquest he assumed title ‘Gangaikonda’. He also built a new capital by name ‘Gangaikonda Cholapuram’, and built a very big temple of shiva. For the purpose of irrigation to the capital, he built a tank called, ‘Cholagangam’. He also won the Shreevijaya kingdom of Sumatra (Asia) and this was another of his famous, achievement., Rashtrakutas, I. Fill in the blanks with suitable words:, 24. First available book in Kannada is _______., 25. Aadhikavi of Kannada is _________., 26. ________ temple of Ellora is built in single stone., Answers:, 27. Kaviraja Marga, 28. Pampa, 29. Kailasa, II. Answer the following in a sentence each:, Holy Cross School, Malleshpalya | New Thippasandra, , 6|Page

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Question, Name, the, Answer:, Srivijaya, Pampa, Ponna., Question, Which, were, Answer:, Ellora and Elephanta., , famous, , the, , poets, , important, , Question, Name, the, Answer:, Adipurana and Vikramarjuna Vijaya., , of, , centres, , Rashtrakuita, , of, , Rashtrakuta, , works, , Question, Make, a, list, of, the, famous, Answer:, Dhruva, Govinda III, Amogavarsha Nrupatunga, Krishna III., , of, , 2., architecture?, , 3., Pampa., , of, , kings, , 1., period., , Rashtrakuta, , 4., dynasty., , Question, 5., What, has, Sulaiman, written, about, Rashtrakutas?, Answer:, Sulaiman, the traveller from Arabia has described that Rashtrakuta Empire was one of the four large empires of, the world (The other three are Roman, Chinese and Arab)., III. Discuss in group and answer:, Question, 1., Write, a, short, note, on, Amogavarsha., answer:, Nrupatunga is the son of Govinda -III. He was corronated when he was only 14 years old. He ruled for more than, sixty years. He himself was a great scholar and he had Shrivijaya, another scholar in his court., Nrupatunga was much interested in the welfare of his subjects. He built Manyaketa city [Present Malakheda of, Kalaburagi district] and this became the capital of Rashtrakutas. A traveler from Arabia, Sulaiman has described, that Rashtrakuta Empire was one of the four large empires of the world. (The remaining are Roman, Arab and, Chinese empires)., Question, 2., Describe, the, military, achievements, of, Krishna-III., Answer:, During the reign of Krishna-Ill the Rashtrakuta empire attained a very important position in Indian politics., Krishna defeated the Cholas and stretched his empire till Rameshwara. There he built a pillar of success and a, temple. He defeated Pandyas and Cheras. He collected ransom from the king of Simhala. He did his conquest, even in north India. A famous poet called Ponna was given shelter by Krishna. After Krishna-Ill the Rashtrakuta, empire started declining., Chalukyas of Kalyana, I. Fill in the blanks with suitable word:, Holy Cross School, Malleshpalya | New Thippasandra, , 7|Page

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Question, Who was, the, queen of, Vishnuvardhana? What was, the, title, Answer:, Vishnuvardhana’s queen was Shanthala Devi. She was given the title ‘Natya Saraswathi’., Question, Which, Answer:, Balala-III., , Hoysala, , king, , was, , ruling, , when, , Sultans, , Question, Name, the, famous, poets, of, Answer:, Janna, Harihara and Raghavanka are the famous poets of Hoysala period., , of, , given, , to, , 3., her?, , 4., attacked?, , Delhi, , 5., period., , Hoysala, , Question, 6., Which, are, the, famous, temples, of, Hoysalas?, Answer:, Hoysaleshwara temple at Halebeedu, Channakeshawa temple of Belur, Keshava temple of Somanathapura., Question, Name, the, sculptors, who, Answer:, Dasoja of Balligaare and Nagoja of Gadag., , built, , Channakeshava, , temple, , of, , 7., Belur., , II. Discuss in group and answer the question:, Question, 1., Write, a, short, note, on, Ballala-III., Answer:, He was the last famous king of Hoysala dynasty. He ruled for fifty years. During his time, Sultans of Delhi attacked, southern states.very often. They destroyed the temples and looted the wealth. Because of their attacks many, famous dynasties of South India including Hoysalas disappeared. Ballala-III had to face this disaster alone. The, sultan of Madurai who was the representative of Delhi Sultans increased his cruelty. Ballala was old but still, continued to fight with Sultans. He was killed by Sultans After him his son Ballala-IV came to power but died, very soon. Thus Hoysala dynasty ended 670 years ago., Question, 2., What, are, the, common, features, of, Hoysala, temples?, Answer:, The contribution of Hoysalas to architecture and sculpture is incomparable. Hoysala temples are famous for fine, carvings. The common features of these temples are, •, •, •, , They are built on a star shaped basement., The Navrang pillars inside the temple are very smooth., On the outside wall ofthe temple episodes of mythology are depicted., , The famous temples of Hoysala are Hoysaleshwara of Halebidu, Channakeshava of Belur, Keshava of, Somanathapura are important., III. Match the words in column ‘A’ with the related words in column ‘B’:, Holy Cross School, Malleshpalya | New Thippasandra, , 9|Page

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9. Rural administration of, cholas, , i. Harihara, , 10. Shathavahanas, , j. Raghavanka, , Answers:, 61. c, 62. d, 63. f, 64. e, 65. g, 66. h, 67. i, 68. j, 69. b, 70. a, , Holy Cross School, Malleshpalya | New Thippasandra, , 13 | P a g e