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History Chapter- 9, The Making Of Regional Cultures, Q1: What is Manipravalam? Name a book written in that language., Answer : Manipravalam was a language consisting of Sanskrit and the, regional language (Malayalam). Lilatilakam is a text in Manipravalam., Q2: Who were the major patrons of Kathak?, Answer : Major patrons of Kathak were the Mughal emperors and the, Nawabs of Lucknow, especially Wajid Ali Shah., Q3: What are the important architectural features of the temples of, Bengal?, Answer : Thye important architectural features of the temples in, Bengal were the double-roof (dochala) and the four-roof (chauchala)., Q4: Why did minstrels proclaim the achievements of heores?, Answer : Minstrels proclaimed the achievements of the heroes to, preserve their memory and inspire others to follow their example., Q5: Why do we know much more about the cultural practices of rulers, than about those of ordinary people?, Answer : We know more about the cultural practices of rulers than, about those of ordinary people because only rulers could afford, historians for the purpose of documentation., Q6: Why did conquerors try to control the temple of Jagannatha at, Puri?, Answer : Conquers tried to gain control over the Jagannatha temple at, Puri because it would make their rule acceptable to the local people

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since the temple was important as a place of pilgrimage and was a, center of authority in social and political matters., Q7: Why were temples built in Bengal?, Answer : Temples were built in Bengal to house the local deities who, had gained the recognition of the Brahmanas.