1. List some of the technological changes associated with this period?
(a) The Persian wheel in irrigation (b) The spinning wheel in weaving (c) Firearms in combat
2. How were the affairs of Jatis regulated?
Jatis framed their own rules and regulations to manage the conduct of their members. These regulations were enforced by an assembly of elders described in some areas as the jati panchayat. But jatis were also required to follow the rules of their villages.
3. What does the term pan-regional empire mean?
Pan regional empire means empire spanning diverse regions.
4. What is cartography?
The art of sketching maps is called cartography.
5. How do we know about medieval history?
The information about medieval period is derived from two sources archaeological and literary. The monuments constructed during this period hold a valuable ground till date.
6. What is an archive?
A place where documents and manuscripts are stored is called an archive.
7. How are archives useful in medieval India?
Manuscripts were collected by wealthy people, rulers, monasteries and temples. They were placed in libraries and archives. These provide a lot of detailed information to historians.
8. What were the languages according to Amir Khusrau, which existed in the region?
Sindhi, Lahori, Kashmiri, Dvasamudri, Telangani, Gujari, Ma’ bari, Gauri, Awadhi and Hindavi. Further, Brahmins knew the Sanskrit language.
9. Who were patrons?
Patrons were influential wealthy individuals who supported another person an artistm a crafts person, a learned man or a noble.