1. Who were the parties involved in the ‘tripartite struggle’?
Gujara - Prathihara, Rashtrakuta and Pala dynasties.
2. What were the two major cities under the control of the Chahamanas?
Regions around Delhi and Ajmer.
3. What kind of irrigation works were developed in the Tamil region?
A variety of methods were used for irrigation in the Tamil region. In some areas wells were dug. In other places. huge tanks are constructed to collect rain water. The river were used for irrigation purpose.
4. Name the dynasties which ruled in the Deccan.
This region lay between river Krishna and Narmada. It had some great dynasties - The Rashtrakutas, Hoysala and Kakatiyas.
5. Name the main kingdoms of South India.
South India saw the rise of three powerful kingdoms - The Pallavas, the Pandyas and the Cholas.
6. Write a note on the Pallavas.
The Pallavas ruled around the region around the areas of Kanchi. They were great builders of temple. The Cholas defeated the Pallavas and their rule ended in 9th Century.
7. Write a note on the Pandyas.
The Pandyas ruled around the region around modern Madurai. Marco Polo, a foreign traveller visited the Pandya Kingdom. The kingdom started declining in the 14th Century.
8. Who were Cholas?
The Cholas established a powerful empire in South India by Vijayalaya. They ruled in South India for over four centuries. Rajaraja Chola and Rajendra I were the most powerful rulers of Chola dynasty.
9. Write a note on provincial administration of Cholas.
The Chola administration was divided into nine provinces. These were called mandalams. The king appointed viceroy to look after the provincial administration. They sent regular information to the king.