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CONTENTS
History
Unit Titles Page No.
1. Sources of Medieval India 110
2. Emergence of New Kingdoms in North India 119

Emergence of New Kingdoms in South India:
3. 131
Later Cholas and Pandyas
4. The Delhi Sultanate 143
Geography
1. Interior of the Earth 155
2. Landforms 167
3. Population and Settlement 176
Civics
1. Equality 186
2. Political Parties 192
Economics
1. Production 201
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Unit -1
Sources of
Medieval India
Inscriptions: Temple Wall, Copper Plate & Palm Leaf
Learning Objectives
To acquaint ourselves with

Sources of the study of medieval India
Temples, mosques, tombs, palaces and forts as important sources
Literary and inscriptional texts
Accounts of Arab and Turkish travellers
Introduction:
Do you know the famous words of
The periods from A.D. (CE) 700 to 1200 and Khafi Khan, a courtier of Emperor
from A.D. (CE) 1200 to 1700 are classified as Aurangzeb? He says, ‘It is the duty of
Early Medieval and Later Medieval periods, an historian to be faithful, to have no
respectively, in Indian history. Numerous and hope of profit, no fear of injury, to show
varied sources are fortunately available to the no partiality on one side, or animosity
historians engaging in the study of Medieval on the other, to know no difference
India. Added to the information that can be between friend and stranger, and to
gleaned from inscriptions, monuments and write nothing but with sincerity.’
coins are the accounts left by Arab, Persian and
Turkish chroniclers. These accounts are rich in Sources
detail and have given first-hand information on
Sources are the supporting materials,
the life of kings, though they provide very little
documents or records in the form of evidence
information on the life of the common people.
that help to reconstruct the past.
The opinions of the courtiers and chroniclers
are often one-sided, written in a hyperbolic Classification of Sources
language, exaggerating the king’s achievements.

Let us now explore the various sources available
Primary Sources Secondary Sources
for the study of the history of Medieval India.
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We examine the details of political, Copper-plate grants, which were treated as

economic and socio-cultural developments legal documents, have significant source value.
with the aid of sources. The Islamic-Persian practices and the relatively
Primary Sources: Inscriptions, monuments high cost of copper plates made palm leaf and
and coins, and the information available in paper cheaper alternatives from 13th century
them. onwards.
Secondary Sources: Literary works, chronicles, Several copper-plate grants issued during
travelogues, biographies and autobiographies. the later Chola period (10th to 13th century)
Inscriptions record gifts to individual priests or teachers
who were Hindu, Buddhist, or Jaina, or to
persons of eminence. Both the giver and the
receiver are very elaborately described. By
contrast, most stone inscriptions differ in their
content. In stone inscriptions, the beneficence
of a donor is recorded. The major focus is upon
the giver. Tiruvalangadu plates of Rajendra
Chola I and the Anbil plates of Sundara Chola
are notable examples. Uttiramerur inscriptions
in Kanchipuram district provide details of the
Rock Inscription
way in which the village administration was
Inscriptions are writings engraved on conducted.
solid surfaces such as rocks, stones, temple
walls and metals. The king’s royal decrees,
dedications and donations, monuments raised
in commemoration of victories in wars, those
built in memory of deceased warriors, contain
rich information about the concerned era.
Copper plate Inscription
Various types of lands gifted by the Chola
kings are known from the inscriptions and Monuments
copper plates. They are:
Temples, palaces, mosques,
Vellanvagai - land of non-brahmin
tombs, forts, minars and
proprietors
Brahmadeya - land gifted to Brahmins minarets are called by the
Shalabhoga - land for the maintenance collective name monuments.
of a school The Sultans of Delhi introduced a new type
Devadana - land gifted to temples of architecture. The monuments they built had
Pallichchandam - land donated to Jaina
arches, domes and minarets as the main features.
institutions
The inscriptions in these monuments contain
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Dilwara Temple Mt. Abu Hampi - Vijayanagar
rich information, which can be used to construct (all in and around Delhi) and Charminar
history. The medieval Khajuraho monuments (Hyderabad) are the important mosques
(Madhya Pradesh) and temples in Konark belonging to the medieval times.
(Odisha) and Dilwara (Mt.Abu, Rajastan)
The forts of historical importance are Agra
constitute valuable sources to understand the
Fort, Chittor Fort, Gwalior Fort and Delhi
religion-centered cultural evolution in northern
Red Fort as well as the forts of Daulatabad
India. Temples in Thanjavur (Brihadeshwara),
(Aurangabad) and Firoz Shah Kotla (Delhi).
Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Darasuram
Palaces in Jaipur, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur signify
symbolise the magnificent structures the
the greatness of the Rajput dynasty that wielded
Later Cholas built in Tamil Nadu. Vitala and
enormous power from these places. Qutb Minar
Virupaksha temples at Hampi similarly speak
and Alai-Darwaza, the tombs of Iltutmish,
of the contribution of Vijayanagara rulers (15th
Balban and all the Mughal rulers are the other
century).
prominent structures recognised as valuable
sources of information. Cities in ruin such as
Firozabad and Tughlaqabad in north India and
Hampi in south India remain rich repositories
of the history of medieval India.
Coins
The picture and the legend on the coins convey
the names of kings with their titles and portraits,
events, places, dates, dynasties and logos. The
composition of metals in the coins gives us
information on the economic condition of the
Charminar empire. Mention of king’s achievements like
military conquests, territorial expansion, trade
Quwwat-ul Islam Masjid, Moth-ki- links and religious faith can also be found in the
Masjid, Jama Masjid, Fatehpur Sikri Dargah coins.
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Devaram composed by Appar, Sambandar

and Sundarar and compiled by Nambiyandar
Nambi, Manikkavasakar’s Thiruvasagam, all
were scripted during the Chola times. Jayadeva’s
Gita Govindam (12th century) was a follow-up
of the Bhakti Movement in South India. Kabir
Lakshmi Coin of Ghori Coins of Khalji
Das, a 15th century mystic poet, also had an
Muhammad Ghori had stamped the figure influence on the Bhakti Movement in India.
of Goddess Lakshmi on his gold coins and had Secular Literature
his name inscribed on it. This coin tells us that
this early Turkish invader was in all likelihood Madura Vijayam and Amuktamalyatha
liberal in religious outlook. were poems composed by Gangadevi and
Krishnadevaraya respectively that help us gain
Copper Jitals are available for the study of
insight into the events and individuals associated
the period of the Delhi Sultans. Silver Tanka
with the Vijayanagara Empire. Chand Bardai’s
introduced by Iltutmish, Ala-ud-din Khalji’s
Prithiviraj Raso portrays the Rajput king’s
gold coins, Muhammad-bin-Tughluq’s copper
valour. We have no Indian accounts about what
token currency are indicative of coinage as well
happened during the Turkish invasion of India.
as the economic prosperity or otherwise of the
For pre-Islamic periods, the only exception was
country of the time.
Kalhana’s Rajtarangini (11th century).
A jital contained 3.6 Books, Biographies and Autobiographies
grains of silver. Forty-
eight jitals were equal to 1 Minhaj-us-Siraj, patronised by Sultan Nazir-
silver tanka. ud-din Mahmud of Slave Dynasty, wrote
Tabakat-i-Nasiri. The compendium deals with
the period from the conquest of Muhammad
Ghori to A.D. (CE) 1260. The compendium
was named after his patron. In the 13th century,
Hasan Nizami, a migrant from Ghazni wrote.
Taj-ul-Ma’asir towards the end of Iltutmish’s
Religious Literature rule. It provides information about Qutb-ud-
Devotional movement in South India and din Aibak and is considered the first official
later in North resulted in the development history of the Delhi Sultanate. Zia-ud-Barni,
of bhakti or devotional literature. The a courtier of Muhammad Tughluq, wrote
Chola period was known as the period of Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi, in which he dealt with the
devotional literature and works such as history of Delhi Sultanate from Ghiyas-ud-din
Kamba Ramayanam, Sekkizhar’s Periyapuranam, Balban to the early years of the reign of Firoz
Nalayira Divyaprabhandham, composed by Shah Tughluq. Ferishta’sTarikh-i-Frishta (16th
12 Azhwars and compiled by Nathamuni, century) deals with the history of the rise of the
Mughal power in India.
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stayed in India for 10 years. The most accurate

Tabakat is an Arabic word account of Mahmud’s Somnath expedition is
meaning generations or that of Alberuni. As learned man and a scholar,
centuries. he travelled all over India trying to understand
Tuzk is a Persian word India and her people. He learnt Sanskrit and
meaning autobiography. studied the philosophy of India. In his book
Tarikh or Tahquiq are Arabic words Tahquiq-i-Hind, Alberuni discussed the Indian
meaning history. conditions, systems of knowledge, social norms
and religion.
In the 16th century, emperor Babur’s Ibn Battuta (14th century), an Arab-born
Babur Nama and Abul Fazal’s Ain-i-Akbari and Morocco scholar, travelled from Morocco
Akbar Nama provided detailed information right across North Africa to Egypt and then to
about these two emperors. In the 17th century, Central Asia and India. His travelogue (Rihla
Jahangir wrote his memoir, Tuzk-i-Jahangiri, [The Travels]) contains rich details about the
throwing a lot of light on the period. Apart people and the countries he visited. According
from autobiographies of emperors, Tabakat-i- to him, Egypt was rich then, because of the
Akbari, authored by Nizam-ud-din Ahmad, is whole of the Indian trade with the West passed
considered reliable than the exaggerated account through it. Ibn Battuta tells us of caste in India
of Abul Fazal. Similarly, Badauni’s outstanding and the practice of sati. We learn from him
work, Tarikh-i-Badauni (Badauni's History), that Indian merchants were carrying on a brisk
was published in 1595. This work spans three trade in foreign ports and Indian ships in the
volumes. The volume on Akbar’s reign is a frank seas. He describes the city of Delhi a vast and
and critical account of Akbar's administration, magnificent city. Those were the days when
particularly of his religious policy. Sultan Muhammad bin Tughluq transferred his
capital from Delhi to Devagiri (Daulatabad) in
Travellers and Travelogues
the south, converting this city into a desert.
Marco Polo, a Venetian traveller, visited when
the Pandya kingdom was becoming the leading
Tamil power in the 13th century. Marco Polo was
twice in Kayal, which was a port city (presently
in Thoothukudi district of Tamilnadu). It was
full of ships from Arabia and China. Marco
Polo tells us that he himself came by a ship from
China. According to Marco Polo, thousands of
horses were imported into southern India by
sea from Arabia and Persia.
Al-Beruni (11th century) accompanied

Mahmud of Ghazni in one of his campaigns, and Ibn Battuta
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In the South, Vijayanagar had many walls and copper-plate grants with royal
foreign visitors who left behind their detailed orders and events in the courts, which have
accounts of the state. An Italian named Nicolo evidentiary value are dealt with.
Conti came in 1420. Abdur-Razzaq came from Temples, palaces, mosques, tombs, forts,
Heart (the court of Great Khan in Central Asia) minars and minarets, collectively known as
in 1443. Domingo Paes, a Portuguese traveller, monuments, belonging to early Medieval
visited the city in 1522. All of them recorded and Mughal periods, are highlighted.
their observations, which are very useful for The coins of Iltutmish, Ala-ud-din Khalji
us today to know the glory of the Vijayanagar and copper coins of the later Islamic rulers
Empire. are discussed.
Devotional literature belonging to the era of
Summary
Bhakthi Movement is provided.
The period from A.D. (CE) 700 to 1200 and Books, biographies and autobiographies
from A.D. (CE) 1200 to 1700 are classified as that provide information about the political,
Early Medieval and Later Medieval periods social and economic conditions of the
in Indian history. medieval times are detailed.
Sources are classified as primary and Travallers’ accounts mostly by the visiting
secondary sources. Arab and Persian scholars are given in the
Inscriptions on stones, rocks and temple end.
Glossary
1. chronicler a person who writes accounts of important வரலாற்றுப் பதிவாளர்
historical events
2. animosity hostility, antagonism விர�ோதம், பகைமை
3. travelogue a book or illustrated account of the places visited பயணக்குறிப்புகள்

and experiences encountered by a traveller
4. commemoration in remembrance of நினைவாக
5. elaborately in detail விரிவாக

6. minarets a tall tower, typically part of a mosque தூபிகள்
7. repositories the places, buildings where materials are stored or களஞ்சியங்கள்
kept
8. portraits pictures , images in drawing or painting உருவப்படங்கள்
9. compendium a collection of detailed information about a த�ொகுப்பு
particular subject , especially in a book
10. substantiate to prove with evidence சான்றுகளுடன்
நிரூபித்தல்
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2. ___________ had stamped the figure of

Evaluation Goddess Lakshmi on his gold coins and
had his name inscribed on it.
I. Choose the correct answer 3. 3.6 grains of silver amounted to
a___________.
1. ____________ are the
writings engraved on 4. ______________ was patronised by Sultan
solid surfaces such as Nazir-ud-din Mahmud of Slave Dynasty.
rocks, stones, temple 5. An Italian traveller _____________ visited
walls and metals. Vijayanagar Empire in 1420.
a) Chronicles b) Travelogues III Match the following
c) Coins d) Inscriptions
A B
2. _____________ was the land gifted to
1. Khajuraho Odisha
temples.
2. Konark Hampi
a) Vellanvagai b) Shalabhoga
3. Dilwara Madhya Pradesh
c) Brahmadeya d) Devadana
4. Virupaksha Rajasthan
3. _____________period was known as the
period of devotional literature. IV State true or false
a) Chola b) Pandya
1. Pallichchandam was the land donated to
c) Rajput d) Vijayanagara
Jaina institution.
4. _________ provides information about
2. The composition of metal coins gives us
the first Sultan of Delhi.
information on the political condition of
a) Ain-i-Akbari the empire.
b) Taj-ul-Ma’asir 3. The high cost of copper made palm leaf and
c) Tuzk-i-Jahangiri paper cheaper alternatives for recording
d) Tarikh-i-Frishta royal orders and events in royal courts.
5. _____________ , an Arab-born Morocco 4. Domingo Paes, a Portuguese traveller,
scholar, travelled from Morocco to India. visited the Chola Empire in 1522.
a) Marco Polo V Match the statement with the reason
b) Al Beruni Tick ( √ ) the appropriate answer.
c) Domingo Paes Assertion(A) :- Muhammad Ghori’s gold coins
d) Ibn Battuta carried the figure of Goddess Lakshmi.
Reason (R) :- The Turkish invader was liberal
II Fill in the Blanks
in his religious outlook.
1. ___________ inscriptions provide details a) R is the correct explanation of A.
about administration in a Brahmadeya b) R is not the correct explanation of A.
village. c) A is wrong and R is correct.
d) A and R are wrong.
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b) Find out the wrong pair IX HOTs

1. Madura Vijayam - Gangadevi
1. The composition of metals in coins is
2. Abul Fazal - Ain-i-Akbari
indicative of the economic prosperity of
3. Ibn Battuta - Tahquiq-i-Hind
the empire – Substantiate.
4. Amuktamalyatha - Krishnadevaraya
X Student Activity
c) Find out the odd one
Inscriptions, Travelogues, Monuments, Prepare an album collecting pictures of
Coins, palaces, tombs, mosques and forts of
Medieval India.
VI Answer the following in one or two
sentences XI Life skill
1. Who compiled Nalayira Divyaprabhandham? 1. Find out from the libraries in your town
2. What does the word Tuzk mean? or village and prepare a report about the
3. Name Jahangir’s memoir. primary and secondary sources available
4. Name the two different types of sources for there.
the study of history.
References
5. List out the important mosques and forts
constructed during the medieval times. 1. Abraham Eraly, The Age of Wrath, New
6. Mention the important foreign travellers Delhi:Penguin Group, 2014.
who visited India during the medieval
2. Burton Stein, A History of India, New Delhi:
period.
Oxford University Press, 2004 (Reprint).
VII Answer the following
3. K.A. Neelankanta Shastri, Cholas. Madras:
1. Describe the different types of coins University of Madras (Reprint).
introduced by the rulers of Delhi Sultanate.
4. S.K. Singh, History of Medieval India. New
Delhi: Axis Books Private Ltd, 2013.
VIII Answer Grid
1. _____________ was a courtier of Emperor 2. Tiruvalangadu copper plates belong to

Aurangazeb. _________.
Ans: Ans:
3. ______ was the land for the maintenance 4. ______________ compiled Periyapuranam.
of the school.
Ans:
Ans:
5. ______ is an Arabic word meaning history. 6. Muhammed bin Tughluq transferred his capital
from Delhi to ________ in the south.
Ans:
Ans:
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ICT CORNER
Sources of Medieval India
This activity helps you to know

about the rare collection of coins.
PROCEDURE :
Step 1: Open the Browser and type the given URL (or) Scan the QR Code.
Step 2: Click “India ” Option and then select any period (Ex. Medieval)
Step 3: Select any dynasty and then select any Kingdom (Ex. Sultanate)
Step 4: Explore the coins with pictorial descriptions.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Step 4
Sources of Medieval India URL:
https://www.mintageworld.com/ (or) scan the QR Code
*Pictures are indicative only
*If browser requires, allow Flash Player or Java Script to load the page.
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Unit -II
Emergence of New
Kingdoms in
North India
Khandarya Temple
Learning Objectives
To acquire knowledge about the kingdoms of Rajputs and their

counterparts in North India
To assess the contributions of Rajputs and Palas to Indian culture
To know about the early military expeditions of Arabs and Turks
Introduction: in the immediate context of Arabs’ conquest

of Sind (A.D. (CE)712) rather than in A.D.
There are plenty of stories that speak of the valour
(CE)1200. But the resistance shown by the
and chivalry of Rajputs. Rajput states formed
kings of Kanauj, especially of Yasovarman (A.D.
a collective entity that was called Rajputana.
(CE)736) and later by the Rajput chiefs and
Chittor was prominent and had become the
kings who held Kanauj and most of northern
rallying point for all Rajput clans. It was small
India until the middle of the 10th century made
compared to Malwa and Gujarat. Yet the Rajputs
it impossible.
ruled over these states. In commemoration
of the victory of Rana of Chittor over Malwa,
the Jaya Stambha, the tower of victory, was
built in Chittor. The Pratiharas and the Palas
had established their powerful kingdoms in
western India and in eastern India respectively.
By the 9th century, the Pratihara dynasty had
progressed to such an extent that it called itself
the sovereigns of Rajasthan and Kanauj. The
decline of Pratihara kingdom led to the rise of
Palas in Bengal and Chauhans in north-western
India. India’s Islamic period might have begun
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Origin of the Rajputs who claimed descent from solar and lunar lines,
Chandelas of Bundelkhand were prominent.
The word ‘Rajput’ is derived from the Sanskrit
Tomaras were ruling in the Haryana region. But
word Rajputra, which means ‘scion of the royal
they were overthrown by the Chauhans in the
blood’. After the death of Harsha in A.D. (CE)
12th century.
647, various Rajput clans established kingdoms
in different parts of northern and central India. Thirty-six royal Rajput clans were listed
The Rajputs trace their pedigree far back into by the Oriental scholar James Tod in A.D. (CE)
the past. Their three principal houses are 1829. Among them four claimed a special status:
the Suryavanshi or the Race of the Sun, the the Pratiharas, the Chauhans, the Chalukyas
Chandravanshi or the Race of the Moon and the (different from the Deccan Chalukyas), known
Agnikula or the Race of Fire God. Among those
NORTH INDIAN KINGDOMS

N
W E
S
TOMARAS
DELHI
CHAUHANS Kanauj
KAMARUPA
PRATIHARAS
Nalanda
CHANDELAS
SOLANKIS PALAS
RASHTRAKUTAS
CHOLAS
Not to Scale
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as Solankis, and the Paramaras of Pawars. All Having successfully resisted the Arabs, the
the four clans were of the Agnikula origin. Pratiharas turned their attention towards the
east and by the end of millennium, they ruled
Pratiharas
over a large part of Rajasthan and Malwa. They
The Pratiharas or Gurjara Pratiharas, one of the also held Kanauj for some time. The Rajputs
four prominent clans of the Rajputs, ruled from fought each other endlessly in the 11th and 12th
Gurjaratra (in Jodhpur). In the 6th century A.D. centuries. Taking advantage of these internecine
(CE), Harichandra laid the foundation of the quarrels, many local kings succeeded in making
Gurjara dynasty. Nagabhatta I was the first and themselves independent.
prominent ruler of Pratiharas. In the 8th century,
Palas
he ruled over Broach and Jodhpur and extended
his dominion upto Gwalior. He repulsed the Dharmapala (A.D. (CE) 770 - 810)
invasion of the Arabs of Sind from the east and
Gopala, who founded the Pala dynasty, did
checked their expansion. He was succeeded by
not have royal antecedents. He was elected
Vatsaraja, who desired to dominate the whole of
by the people for his superior capabilities.
North India. His attempt to control over Kanauj
During his reign from 750 to 770, Gopala laid
brought him into conflict with the Pala ruler
the foundations for the future greatness of
Dharmapala.
this dynasty in Bengal. Dharmapala, his son,
made the Pala kingdom a powerful force in
There was a prolonged tripartite struggle northern Indian politics. He led a successful
between the Gurjara Pratiharas of campaign against Kanauj. He was a great
Malwa, the Rashtrakutas of Deccan and patron of Buddhism. He founded Vikramashila
the Palas of Bengal, as each one of them Monastery, which became a great centre of
wanted to establish their supremacy Buddhist learning.
over the fertile region of Kanauj. In
the process, all the three powers were
weakened.
Vatsaraja’s successors Nagabhatta-II and

Rambhadra did not do anything impressively. Vikramashila Monastery
Mihirabhoja or Bhoja, son of Rambhadra, Dharmapala was succeeded by his son,
within a few years of his accession, succeeded Devapala, who extended Pala control eastwards
in consolidating the power of the Pratiharas. As into Kamarupa (Assam). Devapala was also a
a strong ruler, Bhoja was able to maintain peace great patron of Buddhism. He gifted five villages
in his kingdom. The Arab menace was firmly to Buddhists. He also constructed many temples
tackled by him. After Bhoja, the Pratihara along with monasteries in Magadha. According
Empire continued its full glory for nearly a to the historian R.C. Majumdar, ‘The reigns of
century. Dharmapala and Devapala constitute the most
brilliant chapter in the history of Bengal.’
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After Devapala, five rulers ruled the

region insignificantly. The kingdom attained There is a long epic poem
unprecedented glory when Mahipala ascended Prithvirajraso, composed
the throne in 988. by the bard Chand Bardai,
a few centuries later. The
Mahipala I (988 - 1038) story goes like this: The
Mahipala I was the most powerful ruler of the daughter of the King of Kanauj was to
Pala dynasty. He is called the founder of the marry. A suyamwara (the bride choosing
second Pala dynasty. The decline of Pratiharas the bridegroom of her choice) was held
gave the Palas an opportunity to take a leading to enable her to choose her husband.
role in north Indian affairs. But he could not But she was in love with Prithiviraj and
extend his domain beyond Banaras because of desired to marry him. Prithiviraj was
the impressive campaigns of the Chola king from the enemy of her father. In order to
the South, Rajendra Chola. Mahipala restored insult him, the King of Kanauj had not
the old glory of the Palas. He constructed and only denied him an invitation but had
repaired a large number of religious buildings placed a statue of Prithiviraj as door
at Banaras, Sarnath and Nalanda. keeper at the entrance to his court. To
the shock of everyone assembled, the
The Pala dynasty declined soon after the princess rejected the princes present
death of Mahipala and gave way to the Sena and garlanded the statue of Prithiviraj,
dynasty. indicating her choice. Prithiviraj, who
The Chauhans had been hiding in the vicinity, jumped
in and rode away with the princess in a
The Chauhans ruled between A.D. (CE) 956 horse. Later both of them were married.
and 1192 over the eastern parts of the present-
day Rajasthan, establishing their capital at
Sakambari. This Rajput dynasty was founded
by Simharaji, who was popularly known as the
Contribution of Rajputs to Art and
founder of the city of Ajmer.
Architecture
Art
The Chauhans were the feudatories of
the Pratiharas and staunchly stood by them to
check the Arab invasions. The last of Chauhan
kings, Prithiviraj Chauhan, was considered
the greatest of all Chauhan rulers. He defeated
Muhammad Ghori in the first battle of Tarain
fought in 1191. However, he was defeated and
killed in the second battle of Tarain in 1192.
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Rajput courts were centres of culture where

literature, music, dance, paintings, fine arts and
sculpture flourished. A specific style of Rajput
painting—often focusing on religious themes
emerged at Rajput courts. Their style of painting
is called ‘Rajasthani’. The Rajasthani style
of painting can be seen at Bikaner, Jodhpur,
Mewar, Jaisalmer (all in Rajasthan).
Architecture
The Rajputs were great builders. Some of the
important examples of the Rajput buildings
are the strong fortresses of Chittorgarh.
Ranathambhor and Kumbahlgarh (all in
Rajasthan), Mandu, Gwalior, Chanderi and
Asirgarh (all in Madhya Pradesh).
The examples of domestic architecture

of the Rajputs are the palaces of Mansingh at
Gwalior, the buildings at Amber (Jaipur) and
lake palaces at Udaipur. Many of the Rajput Kajuraho
cities and palaces stand among the hills in forts
The Khajuraho in Bundelkhand has 30 temples.
or by the side of beautiful artificial lakes. The
The shikharas of the Khajuraho temples are
castle of Jodhpur in Rajasthan is perched upon
most elegant. The exterior and interior parts
a lofty rock overlooking the town.
of the temples are adorned with very fine
The temples the Rajput rulers built have sculptures. These temples are dedicated to Jain
won the admiration of art critics. The temples Tirthankaras and Hindu deities like Shiva and
in Khajuraho, the Sun temple in Konark, the Vishnu.
Dhilwara Jain temple constructed in Mount There are sixteen Hindu and Jain temples
Abu and Khandarya temple at Madhya Pradesh at Osian, which is 32 miles away from Jodhpur.
are illustrious examples of their architecture.
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The Jain temple at Mount Abu has a white Nalanda and Vikramashila. It was through their
marble hall and a central dome of 11 concentric missionaries that Buddhism was established in
rings and richly carved vaulted ceiling and Tibet. The celebrated Buddhist monk, Atisha
pillars. (981-1054), who reformed Tibetan Buddhism,
was the president of the Vikramashila
monastery. The Palas also maintained cordial
relations with the Hindu-Buddhist state of the
Shailendras of Sumatra and Java.
Under Pala patronage, a distinctive school

of art arose, called Pala art or Eastern Indian
art. Pala artistic style flourished in present-
day states of Bihar and West Bengal, and also
in present-day Bangladesh. It was chiefly
Temple at Osian
represented by bronze sculptures and palm-leaf
The Raksha Bandan (Rakhi) paintings, celebrating the Buddha and other
divinities. The Pala bronze sculptures from this
tradition is attributed to Rajputs.
area played an important part in the spread of
Raksha (protection) Bandhan (to tie)
Indian culture in Southeast Asia.
is a festival that celebrates brotherhood
and love. It is believed that if a woman
ties a rakhi around the wrists of male
members, it means they are treating
them like brothers. Such men are placed
under an obligation to protect them.
Palm Leaf Painting of Palas
Rabindranath Tagore started a
mass Raksha Bandhan festival during Advent of Islam
the Partition of Bengal (1905), in which
Islam as a religious faith originated at Mecca
he encouraged Hindu and Muslim
in Arabia. The founder of Islam was Prophet
women to tie a rakhi on men from the
Muhammad. The followers of Islam are called
other community and make them their
Muslims. An Islamic state, especially the one
brothers. The exercise was designed to
ruled by a single religious and political leader,
counter British efforts to create a divide
was known as ‘Caliphate’. Caliph means a
between Hindus and Muslims.
representative of the Prophet Muhammad.
Two early Caliphates were ‘Umayyads’ and the
Contribution of Palas to Culture ‘Abbasids’. Both the Umayyads and the Abbasids
expanded their rule separately by their conquests
The Palas were adherents to the Mahayana school and by preaching the principles of Islam.
of Buddhism. They were generous patrons of
In the 8th century India, the Arab presence
Buddhist temples and the famous universities of
appeared in the form of a Muslim army that
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conquered the Sind. But their further expansion was made impossible by the kings of Gangetic plains
and the Deccan. By the end of the 9th century, with the decline of the Abbasid Caliphate, the Arab
garrisons in India and elsewhere threw off Caliph’s control and began to rule independently.
The Turkish governor, Alp-Tegin, was one among them whose capital was Ghazni (Afghanistan).
His successor and son-in-law Sabuktigin wanted to conquer India from the north-west. But only his
son Mahmud succeeded in this endeavour.
Arab Conquest of Sind and its Impact

In A.D. (CE) 712, Muhammad bin Qasim who was the commander of the Umayyad kingdom
invaded Sind. Qasim defeated Dahir, the ruler of Sind, and killed him in the battle. The capital
of Sind, Aror, was captured. Qasim extended his conquest further into Multan. He organised
the administration of Sind. The people of Sind were given the status of ‘protected subjects’.
There was no interference in the lives and religions of the people. But soon Qasim was recalled
by the Caliph.
The Arab scholars visited Sind and studied many Indian literary works. They translated
many Sanskrit books on astronomy, philosophy, mathematics and medicine into Arabic. They
learnt the numerals 0 to 9 from India. Until then, the people in the West did not know the use
of zero. Through the Arabs, Europe gained more knowledge in mathematics. The importance
of zero was learnt by them from India. It is believed that the people in the West and the Arabs
learnt the game of chess only from the Indians.
Arrival of Turks in India
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Mahmud of Ghazni (A.D. (CE) Gujarat. In 1024 A.D. (CE) Mahmud marched
997 -1030) from Multan across Rajaputana and defeated
the Solanki king Bhimadeva I and plundered
Mahmud is said to have conducted 17 raids into
Anhilwad. Mahmud is said to have sacked the
India. At that time, North India was divided into
famous temple of Somanath, breaking the idol.
number of small kingdoms. One of them was
Then he returned through the Sind desert. That
Shahi kingdom, which extended from Punjab
was his last campaign in India. Mahmud died in
to Kabul. The other important kingdoms were
1030 A.D. (CE) The Ghaznavid Empire roughly
Kanauj, Gujarat, Kashmir, Nepal, Malwa and
included Persia, Trans-Oxyana, Afghanistan
Bundelkhand. The initial raids were against
and Punjab.
the Shahi kingdom in which its king Jayapala
was defeated in 1001. After his defeat, Jayapala Muhammad of Ghor (1149 - 1206)
immolated himself because he thought that this
Muhammad of Ghor or Muhammad Ghori
defeat was a disgrace. His successor Anandapala
started as a vassal of Ghazni but became
fought against Mahmud but was defeated in
independent after the death of Mahmud. Taking
the battle of Waihind, near Peshawar, in 1008.
advantage of the decline of the Ghaznavid
As a result of his victory at Waihind, Mahmud
Empire, Muhammad Ghori brought Ghazni
extended his rule over Punjab.
under his control. Having made his position
The subsequent raids strong and secure at Ghazni, Muhammad
of Mahmud into India were turned his attention to India. Unlike Mahmud
aimed at plundering the rich of Ghazni, he wanted to extend his empire
temples and cities of North by conquering India. In 1175 Muhammad
India. In 1011 he raided captured Multan and occupied whole of it in
Nagarkot in Punjab hills and his subsequent expeditions. In 1186 he attacked
Thaneshwar near Delhi. Punjab and captured it.
The Battle of Tarain (1191 - 1192)

Realising the grave situation in which they
were caught, the Hindu princes of North India
formed a confederacy under the command of
Prithiviraj Chauhan. Prithiviraj rose to the
occasion and defeated Muhammad in the
battle of Tarain near Delhi in 1191. This was
Ruins of Somnath Temple
called the first battle of Tarain. To avenge this
In 1018 Mahmud plundered the holy city defeat, Muhammad made serious preparations
of Mathura. He also attacked Kanauj. The ruler and gathered a huge army. He arrived with his
of Kanauj, Rajyapala, abandoned Kanauj and large force in Lahore via Peshawar and Multan.
later died. Mahmud returned with enormous He sent a message to Prithiviraj, asking him
riches. His next important raid took place in to acknowledge his supremacy and become a
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Muslim. But Prithiviraj rejected the proposal and prepared his army to resist the invader. Many Hindu
kings and chieftains also joined him. In the ensuing second battle of Tarain in 1192, Muhammad
thoroughly routed the army of Prithiviraj who was captured and killed.
The second battle of Tarain was a major disaster for the Rajputs. Their political prestige suffered
a serious setback. The whole Chauhan kingdom now lay at the feet of the invader. The first Muslim
kingdom was thus firmly established in India at Ajmer and a new era in the history of India began.
After his victory over Prithiviraj at Tarain, Muhammad returned to Ghazni to deal with the threat
from the Turks and the Mongols. After the death of Muhammad in 1206, his most capable general
Qutb-ud-din Aibak who had been left behind in India took control of Muhammad’s territories in
India and declared himself as the First Sultan of Delhi.
Summary
After Harsha, new regional powers emerged. Prominent ruling dynasties among them were
Pratiharas, Palas, Chauhans and Paramaras.
Pratiharas and Palas were battling to control the northern plains. Their focus was on capturing the
city of Kanauj.
The continued conflict over the possession of Kanauj prompted the local chieftains and kings to
declare themselves independent.
The Rajputs and Palas made impressive contribution to the evolving Indian culture.
The attempts of Arabs to expand were resisted by various rulers.
Military raids of Mahmud of Ghazni in the 11th century followed by expeditions of Muhammad
of Ghor paved the way for the establishment of Islamic rule in India.
Glossary
1. scion a descendant of the notable family வாரிசு, வழித்தோன்றல்
2. unprecedented exceptional முன்னெப்போதுமில்லாத
3. internecine mutually destructive இருசாராருக்கும் நாசத்தை
விளைவிக்கின்ற
4. portraiture the art of painting சித்தரிக்கும் கலை
5. elegant grand நேர்த்தியான
6. monastery a place where monks live மடாலயம்
7. confederacy a league or alliance of states கூட்டமைப்பு
I. Choose the correct answer

Evaluation
1. Who wrote Prithivirajraso?
a. Kalhana b. Vishakadatta
b. Rajasekara d. Chand Bardai
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2. Who was the first prominent ruler of 5. Indians learnt the numerals 0 – 9 from
Pratiharas? Arabs.
a. Bhoja I b. Naga Bhatta I V Consider the following statements.
b. Jayapala d. Chandradeva Tick ( √ ) the appropriate answer.
1. Assertion:- The tripartite struggle was to
3. Ghazni was a small principality in _______
have control over Kanauj.
a. Mangolia b. Turkey Reason:-Kanauj was a big city.
b. Persia d. Afghanistan
a. R is the correct explanation of A.
4. What was the most important cause of the b. R is not the correct explanation of A.
invasion of Mahmud of Ghazni? c. A is wrong and R is correct.
a. To destroy idolatry d. A and R are wrong.
b. To plunder the wealth of India 2. Statement I. Mahipala could not extend
c. To spread Islam in India his domain beyond Benaras.
d. To establish a Muslim state in India
Statement II. Mahipala and Rajendra
II Fill in the blanks Chola were contemporaries.
1. _____________ was the founder of a. I is correct.

Vikramashila University. b. II is correct.
c. I and II are correct.
2.
Arabs conquered Sind in
d. I and II are false.
________________.
3. Assertion:- India’s Islamic period did not
3. The city of Ajmeer was founded by
begin after Arab conquest of Sind in AD
______________.
(CE)712.
4. The Khandarya temple is in
Reason:- Gurjara Pratiharas gave a stiff
__________________________.
resistance to Arabs.
III Match the following a. R is the correct explanation of A.
A B b. R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. A is correct and R is wrong.
1. Khajuraho Mount Abu
d. A is wrong and R is correct.
2. Sun temple Bundelkhand
3. Dilwara Temple Konark 4. Assertion:- The second battle of Tarain
was lost by Prithiviraj.
IV True or False
Reason:-There was disunity among the
1. Rajputra is a Latin word. Rajputs
2. King Gopala was elected by the people. a. R is the correct explanation of A.
3. The temple at Mount Abu is dedicated to b. R is not the correct explanation of A.
Lord Shiva. c. A is correct and R is wrong.
4. Raksha Bandan is a festival of brotherhood. d. A is wrong and R is correct.
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5. Consider the following statements and find out which is/are correct.
1. Raksha Bandan tradition is attributed to Rajputs.
2. Tagore started a mass Raksha Bandan festival during Partition of Bengal
3. Raksha Bandan was to counter the British attempt to create a divide between Hindus and
Muslims.
a. 1 is correct.
b. 2 is correct.
c. 3 is correct.
d. All the above are correct.
VI Answer in one or two sentences
1. Write about tripartite struggle over Kanauj.
2. Name any four Rajput clans.
3. Who was the founder of Pala dynasty?
4. Mention the first two early Caliphates.
5. Name the ruler of Sind who was defeated by Qasim.
1. What was the impact of Arab conquest of Sind? (point out any five)
VIII HOTs
a. Difference between Mahmud Ghazni’s invasion and Muhammad Ghor’s invasion.
b. Find out
First battle of Tarain Second battle of Tarain
Fought in the year
Causes for the battle
Who defeated whom?
What was the result?
IX Students activity
a. Word Splash
Harsha Rajputs
(Students discuss what they know about
Kanauj Vikramashila
the words given here. They use the words
from what they have learnt in a narrative Prithiviraj Caliph
form)
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b. Time Line
Write the event for the given year in each column.
Advent of Islam in India
A.D.( C.E) 1192
A.D. ( C.E)1191
A.D. ( C.E) 1175
A.D. ( C.E) 1030
A.D. ( C.E)1001
A.D. ( C.E)712
X Map work
On the river map of India mark the territories ruled by Pratiharas, Chauhans, Palas and Paramaras.
XI Answer Grid
1. Who was the Shahi ruler of Punjab 2. Rajput style of Painting is called _________
defeated by Mahmud of Ghazni? Ans:
Ans:
3. How many Rajput clans were there? 4. Who established the first Islamic empire in
Ans: India?
Ans:
5. Who was the first Sultan of Delhi? 6. Where is Mecca?
Ans: . Ans:
XII. Life skill

Make an album with the pictures of temples built by Rajput rulers.
References
1. Romila Thapar, Early India, New Delhi: Penguin, 2002.
2. Burton Stein, A History of India, New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 2004 (Reprint).
3. S.K. Singh, History of Medieval India, New Delhi: Axis Books, 2013.
4. K.V Rajendra, Ancient and Medieval Indian History, New Delhi: Pacific Publication, 2010.
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Unit -III
Emergence of New
Kingdoms in South India:
Later Cholas and Pandyas
Temple at Darasuram
Learning Objectives
To trace the origin of the later Cholas and the later Pandyas
To know about the prominent rulers of both the kingdoms
To acquaint with their administrative system
To understand the social, economic and cultural development during
their reign
I. The Later Cholas gradually declined under his successors. In

the 9th century Vijayalaya, ruling over a small
Introduction
territory lying north of the Kaveri, revived the
The Cholas are one among the popular and Chola Dynasty. He conquered Thanjavur and
well-known Tamil monarchs in the history of made it his capital. Later Rajendra I and his
South India. The elaborate state structure, the successors ruled the empire from Gangaikonda
extensive irrigation network, the vast number Cholapuram, the newly built capital.
of temples they built, their great contributions
to art and architecture and their overseas Rajaraja I (A.D. (CE) 985 - 1016) was the
exploits have given them a pre-eminent position most powerful ruler of Chola empire and also
in history. grew popular beyond his times. He established
Chola authority over large parts of South India.
Revival of the Chola Rule
His much-acclaimed naval expeditions led to
The ancient Chola kingdom reigned supreme the expansion of Cholas into the West Coast and
with the Kaveri delta forming the core Sri Lanka. He built the famous Rajarajeswaram
area of its rule and with Uraiyur (present- (Brihadeshwara) Temple in Thanjavur. His son
day Tiruchirappalli) as its capital. It rose to and successor, Rajendra Chola I (A.D. (CE)
prominence during the reign of Karikala but 1016 - 1044, matched his father in his ability to
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expand the empire. The Chola empire remained On hearing the death of Athirajendra, the
a powerful force in South India during his reign. Eastern Chalukya prince Rajendra Chalukya
After his accession in A.D. (CE) 1023, his striking seized the Chola throne and began the rule
military expedition was to northern India, of Chalukya-Chola dynasty as Kulothunga I.
capturing much territory there. He proclaimed Kulothunga established himself firmly on the
himself the Gangaikondan (conqueror of the Chola throne soon eliminating all the threats
Gangai region). The Gangaikonda Cholapuram to the Chola Empire. He avoided unnecessary
temple was built to commemorate his victories wars and earned the goodwill of his subjects.
in North India. The navy of Rajendra Chola But Kulothunga lost the territories in Ceylon.
enabled him to conquer the kingdom of Srivijaya The Pandya territory also began to slip out of
(southern Sumatra). Cholas’ control over the Chola control. Kanchipuram was lost to the
seas facilitated a flourishing overseas trade. Telugu Cholas. The year 1279 marks the end
Decline of the Chola Empire of Chola dynasty when King Maravarman
Kulasekara Pandyan I defeated the last king
Rajendra Chola’s three successors were
Rajendra Chola III and established the rule of
not capable rulers. The third successor
the Pandyas in present-day Tamil Nadu.
Veerarajendra’s son Athirajendra was killed in
civil unrest. With his death ended the Vijayalaya Administration
line of Chola rule.
The central administration was in the hands of
king. As the head of the state, the king enjoyed
enormous powers. The king’s orders were
written down in palm leaves by his officials or
inscribed on the temple walls. The kingship
was hereditary in nature. The ruler selected his
eldest son as the heir apparent. He was known
as Yuvaraja. The Yuvarajas were appointed
as Governors in the provinces mainly for
administrative training.
Ruins of Gangaikonda Cholapuram
The Chola rulers established a well-
Matrimonial alliances between organised system of administration. The
the Cholas and the Eastern Chalukyas empire, for administrative convenience, was
began during the reign of Rajaraja I. divided into provinces or mandalams. Each
His daughter Kundavai was married mandalam was sub-divided into naadus.
to Chalukya prince Vimaladitya. Within each naadu, there were many kurrams
Their son was Rajaraja Narendra who (groups of villages). The lowest unit was the
married the daughter of Rajendra Chola gramam (village).
named Ammangadevi. Their son was
Kulothunga I.
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Local Governance There is a detailed description of how members

were elected to the committees of the village
Local administration worked through various
sabha in the inscriptions found there. One
bodies such as Urar, Sabhaiyar, Nagarattar
member was to be elected from each ward.
and Nattar. With the expansion of agriculture,
There were 30 wards in total. The eligibility to
numerous peasant settlements came up on the
contest was to men in the age group of 35–70,
countryside. They were known as Ur. The Urar,
well-versed in vedic texts and scriptures, and
who were landholders acted as spokesmen in
also owned land and house. The process of
the Ur. Sabhaiyar in Brahman villages also
election was as follows: The names of qualified
functioned in carrying out administrative,
candidates from each ward were written on the
financial and judicial functions. Nagarattar
palm-leaf slips and put into a pot. The eldest of
administered the settlement of traders. However,
the assembly would engage a boy to pull out one
skilled artisans like masons, blacksmiths,
slip and declare his name. Various committees
goldsmiths, weavers and potters also lived in
were decided in this way.
Nagaram. Nattar functioned as an assembly of
Nadu and decided all the disputes and issues Revenue
pertaining to Nadu.
The revenue of the Chola state came mainly from
The assemblies in Ur, Sabha, Nagaram and the land. The land tax was known as Kanikadan.
Nadu worked through various committees. The Chola rulers carried out an elaborate survey
The committees took care of irrigation, roads, of land in order to fix the government’s share
temples, gardens, collection of revenue and of the land revenue. One-third of produce was
conduct of religious festivals. collected as land tax. It was collected mostly in
kind. In addition to land tax, there were taxes
Uttiramerur Inscriptions
on profession and tolls on trade.
Social Structure Based on Land

Relations
The Chola rulers gifted tax-free lands to royal
officials, Brahmins, temples (devadana villages)
and religious institutions. Land granted to Jain
institutions was called pallichchandam. There
were also of vellanvagai land and the holders
of this land were called Vellalars. Ulu-kudi, a
sub-section of Vellalar, could not own land but
Uttiramerur Inscriptions had to cultivate Brahmadeya and vellanvagai
lands. The holders of vellanvagai land retained
Uttiramerur presently in
melvaram (major share in harvest). The ulu-kudi
Kanchipuram district was
got kil-varam (lower share). Adimai (slaves) and
a Brahmadeya village (land
panicey-makkal (labourers) occupied the lowest
grants given to Brahmins).
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rung of society. In the intermediate section Chola art. Temples during the Chola period
came the armed men and traders. were not merely places of worship. They were
the largest landholders. Temples promoted
Irrigation
education, and devotional forms of art such
Cholas gave importance to irrigation. The 16- as dance, music and drama. The staff of the
mile long embankment built by Rajendra Chola temples included temple officials, dancing
in Gangaikonda Cholapuram is an illustrious girls, musicians, singers, players of musical
example. Vati-vaykkal, a criss-cross channel, instruments and the priests.
is a traditional type of harnessing rain water in
Cholas as Patrons of Learning
the Cauvery delta. Vati is a drainage channel
and a vaykkal is the supply channel. The Chola kings were great patrons of learning.
commonly owned village channel was called ur- Rajendra I established a Vedic college at
vaykkal. The nadu level vaykkal is referred to as Ennayiram (now in Villupuram District). There
nadu-vaykkal. The turn-system was in practice were 340 students learning the Vedas, grammar
in distributing the water. and Upanishads under 14 teachers. This example
was later followed by his successors and as a result
Religion
two more such colleges had been founded, at
Chola rulers were ardent Saivites. Hymns, Tirubuvanai near present-day Puducherry and
in praise of the deeds of Lord Siva, were Tirumukkoodal in present-day Chengalpattu
composed by the Saiva saints, the Nayanmars. district, in 1048 and 1067 respectively. The
NambiyandarNambi codified them, which great literary works Periyapuranam and
came to be known as the Thirumurai. Kamba Ramayanam belong to this period.
Temples Trade
The Chola period witnessed an extensive There was a flourishing trade during the
construction of temples. The temples in Chola period. Trade was carried out by two
Thanjavur, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and guild-like groups: anju-vannattar and mani-
Darasuram are the repository of architecture, gramattar. Anju-vannattar comprised West
sculpture, paintings and iconography of the Asians, Arabs, Jews, Christians and Muslims.
Big Temple Thanjavur Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple
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They were maritime traders and settled on the the later Pandyas re-established their authority.
port towns all along the West Coast. It is said Their rule continued until 16th century.
that mani-gramattar were the traders engaged
Revival of Pandya Kingdom (A.D. (CE)
in inland trade. In due course, both groups
600 - 920)
merged under the banner of ai-nutruvar and
disai-ayirattu-ai-nutruvar functioning through Kadunkon recovered Pandya territory from
the head guild in Ayyavole, Karnataka. This the Kalabhras towards the close of 6th century.
ai-nutruvar guild operated the maritime trade He was succeeded by two others. Arikesari
covering South-East Asian countries. Through Maravarman was the first strong Pandya ruler
overseas trade with South-East Asian countries who ascended the throne in A.D. (CE) 642. He
elephant tusks, coral, transparent glass, betel was a contemporary of Mahendravarman I and
nuts, cardamom, opaque glass, cotton stuff with Narsimahvarman I. Inscriptions and copper
coloured silk threads were imported. The items plates praise his victory over his counterparts:
exported from here were sandalwood, ebony, Cheras, Cholas, Pallavas and Sinhalese.
condiments, precious gems, pepper, oil, paddy, Arikesari Maravarman is identified with the
grains and salt. Kun Pandian, the persecutor of Jains.
II. The Later Pandyas Saivite saint Thirugnanasambandar

Introduction converted Arikesari from Jainism to
Saivism. On his conversion, Arikesari
Pandyas were one of the three ancient Tamil is alleged to have impaled around 8000
dynasties that ruled southern India since the Jains on stakes. Though the number
4th century B.C. (BCE) but intermittently. is an exaggerated one, the anti-Jain
Korkai, associated with pearl fisheries, is attitude of Arikesari after his conversion
believed to have been their early capital and to Saivism cannot be doubted.
port. They moved to Madurai later, as many
early Tamil inscriptions of Pandyas have been
After Arikesari, the greatest of the dynasty
unearthed in Madurai and its surroundings.
was Jatila Parantaka Nedunjadayan (Varaguna
Under the Pandya kings of the Sangam Age,
I) (756-815), the donor of the Velvikkudi plates.
Madurai was a great centre of culture. Poets
Nedunjadayan expanded the Pandya territory
and writers of Tamil language gathered there
to include Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, Salem
and contributed to the development of Tamil
and Coimbatore districts. Nedunjadayan’s
Classics. The Pandyas had re-established their
successors Srimara Srivallabha and Varaguna
strong position in south Tamil Nadu by the end
II, were successively defeated by Pallavas. Later
of the 6th century A.D. (CE), after eliminating
they could not face the rising Chola dynasty
the rule of Kalabhras. But they could not resist
under Parantaka I. Parantaka I defeated the
the rising power of the later Cholas who ruled
Pandya king Rajasimha II who fled the country
South India from 9th to 13th century. Thereafter
in 920. Thus ended the Pandya rule revived by
taking advantage of the decline of Chola power,
Kadungon.
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Rise of Later Pandyas (1190 - 1310) Kanchipuram in northern Tamil Nadu, Arcot
and Salem in the western region.
The Chola viceroyalty became weak in Pandya
country after the death of Adhirajendra (the last
king of Vijayalaya line). Eventually the Pandya
kingdom could emerge as the only leading
Tamil dynasty in the 13th century. Madurai
continued to be their capital. Now Kayal was
their great port. Marco Polo, a famous traveller
from Venice, visited Kayal twice, in 1288 and
1293. He tells us that this port town was full of
ships from Arabia and China and bustling with
business activities.
Marco Polo hailed the Pandyan

Kingdom as ‘the richest and the most Coin of Pandya Kingdom
splendid province in the world’. Together
with Ceylon, he added, it ‘produced
There were two or three co-regents who ruled
most of the gems and pearls that are
simultaneously along with Sundarapandyan:
found in the world’. In his travel account
VikramaPandyan and ViraPandyan. After
he recorded the incidents of sati and the
Sundarapandyan, MaravarmanKulasekaran
polygamy practiced by the kings.
ruled successfully for a period of 40 years , giving
the country peace and prosperity. He had two
Sadaiyavarman Sundarapandyan
sons. The king’s appointment of ViraPandyan
The illustrious ruler of the second Pandya as a co-regent provoked the other son Sundara
Kingdom was Sadaiyavarman (Jatavarman) Pandyan who killed his father Maravarman
Sundarapandyan (1251 to 1268). He brought Kulasekaran. In the civil war that ensued,
the entire Tamil Nadu under his rule, which ViraPandyan won and became firmly
extended up to Nellore in Andhra. He held the established in his kingdom. The defeated
Hoysalas in check. The Chera ruler, the chief of SundaraPandyan fled to Delhi and took refuge
Malanadu, accepted his feudatory position and under the protection of Ala-ud-din Khalji. This
paid tribute to Sundarapandyan. Emboldened provided the opening for the invasion of Malik
by the decline of the Chola state, the Boja King Kafur.
of Malwa region Vira Someswara challenged
After Malik Kafur’s invasion, the Pandyan
Sundarapandyan. In a war at Kannanur,
Kingdom came to be divided among a number
Sundarapandyan defeated Someswara.
of kings from the main ruling Pandya’s family.
Sundarapandyan succeeded in establishing
In Madurai, a Muslim State subordinate to the
his authority over the chieftains of Cuddalore,
Delhi Sultan came to be established.
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Polity and Society Administrative Divisions
State Pandy nadu, as in Chola state, consisted of many

provinces known as vala-nadus, which, in turn,
Pandya kings preferred Madurai as their were divided into many nadus and kurrams.
capital. Madurai has been popularly venerated The administrative authorities of nadus were
as Koodal. The kings are traditionally revered the nattars. Nadu and Kurram contained
as Koodal-kon, Koodal Nagar Kavalan. The settlements, viz. mangalam, nagaram, ur and
Pandyas derived military advantage over kudi, where different social groups inhabited.
their neighbours by means of their horses.
Village Administration
They imported these horses through Arabs
with whom they had commercial and cultural An inscription from Manur (Tirunelveli district)
contact. dated A.D. (CE) 800 provides an account of
village administration. It looks similar to
The king claimed that he was ruling Chola’s local governance that included village
according to Manu Sastra. This doctrine assemblies and committees. Both civil and
supported the social hierarchy in the military powers seem to have been vested in the
society. Kings and local chiefs created same person.
Brahmin settlements called Mangalam or
Irrigation
Chatur-vedi-mangalam with irrigation
facilities. The actual landowning groups are The Pandya rulers created a number of irrigation
described as the Bumiputtirar, otherwise called sources. On either side of the rivers Vaigai and
the vellalar. Historically they were locals and Tamiraparani, channels leading to the irrigation
hence they were referred to as nattu-makkal. tanks were built. In southern Tamilnadu,
The communal assembly of this group is like the Cholas, Pandyas introduced the new
Cittira Meli Periyanattar. irrigation technology. Irrigation works were
done by local administrative bodies, local chiefs
Royal Officials and officials. Repairs were mostly undertaken
by local bodies. Sometimes, traders also dug out
A band of officials executed the royal orders.
tanks for irrigation.
The prime minister was uttara-mantri. The
historical personalities like Manickavasagar, Religion
Kulaciraiyar and Marankari worked as
Pandyas extended patronage to vedic practices.
ministers. The royal secretariat was known
Velvikkudi copper plates as well as inscriptional
as eluttu-mandapam. The most respected
sources mention the rituals like Asvameda yaga,
officials were maran-eyinan, sattan-ganapathy,
Hiranya garbha and Vajapeya yaga, conducted
enathi-sattan, tira-tiran, murthi-eyinan and
by every great Pandya king. The impartiality of
others. The titles of military commanders
rulers towards both Saivism and Vaishnavism
were palli-velan, parantakan-palli-velan,
is also made known in the invocatory portions
maran-adittan and tennavan-tamilvel.
of the inscriptions. Temples of both sects were
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patronised through land grant, tax-exemption Trade

and renovation.
Arab settlements on the west coast of southern
The great Saiva and Vaishnava saints India, from 7th century, had led to the
(Nayanmaras and Alwars) combined expansion of their trade connection to the
contributed to the growth of Tamil literature east coast because the governments of the east
and spiritual enlightenment. The period was coast pursued a more liberal and enlightened
marked by intense religious conflict. The Bhakti policy towards overseas traders. Their charters
movement of the time prompted the heterodox exempted traders from various types of port
scholars for a debate. Many instances of the dues and tolls. In Kayal, there was an agency
defeat of Buddhists and Jains in such debates established by an Arab chieftain by name Malik-
are mentioned in Bhakti literature. The Pandya ul-Islam Jamal-ud-din. This agency facilitated
kings of the period supported and promoted availability of horses to Pandya kings.
Tamil and Sanskrit.
In 13th and 14th centuries, horse trade
Temples became brisk. Marco Polo and Wassaff state
that the kings invested in horses as there was
Medieval Pandyas and later Pandyas did
a need of horse for ceremonial purposes as well
not build any new temples but maintained
as for fighting wars. Those who were trading in
the existing temples, enlarging them with
horses were called kudirai chetties. They were
the addition of gopuras, and mandapas. The
active in maritime trade also. The busiest port
monolithic mega size ornamented pillars are
town under the Pandyas was Kayal Pattinam
the unique feature of the medieval Pandya style.
(now in Thoothukudi district) on the east coast.
The sculptures of Siva, Vishnu, Kotravai, Ganesa
Gold coins were in circulation as the trade was
and Subramanyar are the best specimens in
carried through the medium of gold. It was
these temples. Pandyas specially patronised the
variously called kasu, kalanchu and pon.
historic Meenakshi temple at Madurai and kept
expanding its premises by adding gopuras and
The vast trade in horses of that
mandapas.
time has been recorded by Wassaff. He
writes: ‘…as many as 10,000 horses were
imported into Kayal and other ports of
India of which 1,400 were to be of Jamal-
ud-din’s own breed. The average cost of
each horse was 220 dinars of “red gold’.
Summary
The Cholas and Pandyas are well known
Tamil monarchs.
Vijayalaya revived the Chola dynasty.
Meenakshi Temple, Madurai
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The prominent Chola rulers are Rajaraja I and Rajendra I.

Uttiramerur inscriptions provide details of village administration.
Kodunkon recovered Pandya territory from Kalabhras. Arikesari Maravavarman and Parantaka
Nedunjadayan were his two prominent successors.
The illustrious rulers of later Pandya kingdom were Sadaayavarman Sundarapandyan and
Maravarman Kulasekaran.
Maritime trade during Pandyas is highlighted by Marco Polo and Wassaff.
Glossary
1. M a t r i m o n i a l political alliances through marriages திருமண உறவுகள் மூலம்
alliances அரசியல் கூட்டு
2. Embankment a wall or stone structure built to prevent தடுப்பணை
a river flooding an area as well as to
store its water
3. Ardent passionate தீவிரமான
4. Feudatory a subordinate to another sovereign/ அரசருக்குக் கட்டுப்பட்ட
ruler குறுநில மன்னர்
5. Refuge shelter புகலிடம்
6. Repository place in which things are stored கருவூலம்
Evaluation
I.Choose the Correct answer 3. Which of the following was the lowest unit
of Chola administration?
1. Who revived the later
Chola dynasty? a. Mandalam b. Nadu
c. Kurram d. Ur
a. Vijayalaya
4. Who was the last ruler Vijayalaya line of
b. Rajaraja I
Chola dyanasty?
c. Rajendra I
d. Athirajendra a.VeeraRajendra b. Rajadhiraja
c. AthiRajendra d. Rajaraja II
2. Who among the following Pandya rulers is
known for ending the Kalabhra rule? 5. An example of Chola architecture can be
seen at_______.
a. Kadunkon b. ViraPandyan
a. Kannayiram b. Uraiyur
c. Kun Pandyan d. Varaguna
c. Kanchipuram d. Thanjavur
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6. To which of the following, Marco Polo V Consider the following statements.

went in the last decade of 13th century in Tick ( √ ) the appropriate answer.
India?
1. Which of the following statements about
a. Chola mandalam Later Cholas are correct?
b. Pandya country 1. They had a system of Local self
c. Kongu region government.
d. Malainadu 2. They maintained a strong navy.
3. They were the followers of Buddhism.
II Fill in the blanks
4. They built big temples.
1. ____________________built the
a.1,2 and 3
famous Brihadeshwara Temple at
b.2,3 and 4
Thanjavur.
c.1,2 and 4
2. _______________established a Vedic d.1,3 and 4
college at Ennayiram.
2. Which of the following statements are true
3. __________________was the donor of
with regard to Rajendra Chola?
Velvikudi copper plates.
1. He assumed the title Gangaikonda
4. The royal sectretariat of Pandya kingdom
Chola.
was known as_________________.
2. He conquered Southern Sumatra.
III Match the Following 3. He is credited with consolidating the
Chola power.
A B
4. His naval power enabled him to conquer
1. Madurai Inland traders
Srivijaya.
2. Gangaikonda Maritime traders
a. 1 and 2
Cholapuram
b. 3 and 4
3. Anju- Vannattar Capital of Cholas c. 1,2 and 4
4. Mani- gramattar Capital of Pandyas d. All the above
IV. True or False 3. Assertion:- The Yuvarajas were appointed

Governors in the provinces.
1. A Muslim state subordinate to Delhi Sultan Reason:- This was done for their training
was in Madurai. in administration.
2. Koodal – nagar Kavalan was the title of a a. R is the correct explanation of A.
Pandya king. b. R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. Chola kingdom was situated in Vaigai c. A is wrong and R is correct.
delta. d. A and R are wrong.
4. Kulothunga I belonged to Chalukya – 4. Arrange the following administration
Chola dynasty. divisions in descending order.
5. The elder son of the Chola king was called 1.Nadu 2.Mandalam
Yuvaraja. 3.Ur 4. Kurram
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5. Arrange the events in chronological VI Answer in one or two sentences

order.
1. What were the items exported during the
1. Maravarman appointed Virapandyan as
later Chola period?
co – regent.
2. Civil war broke out. 2. What was called Chatur-vedi-mangalam?
3. A Muslim State was established in Madurai.
3. Write about Kanikadan.
4. MaravarmanKulasekaran had two sons –
Virapandyan and Sundrapandyan VII. Answer the following
5. SundraPandyan sought help from Ala – 1. Highlight any five aspects of Cholas’ legacy.
ud-din Khalji.
6. Malik Kafur invaded Madurai. VIII HOTs
6.Find out 1. Chola kings were great patrons of learning:
Support the statement with details.
Brahmadeya
IX Students activity
Devadana Who am I?
1. I was responsible for Malik Kafur invasion.

2. I built 16-mile embankment-lake in
Pallichchandam
Gangaikonda Cholapuram.
3. I am a water supply channel.
Vellanvagai 4. I codified Thirumurai.
5. I was a great port. Marco Polo visited me
twice.
Who is he? Why is this person so

important?
Marco Polo
What are his observaons about Why do you think his observaons
Pandya Kingdoms? are so important?
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X Answer Grid
1. Name the two literary works of Chola 2. Which port is associated with pearl fishery?
period. Ans:
Ans:
3. What do kasu, kalanchu and pon refer to? 4. In which district is Kayal -Pattinam located?
Ans: Ans:
5. Who was the Pandya king, defeated by 6. Where is the famous Meenakshi temple located?
Parantaka I? Ans:
Ans:
XI Field trip.
Visit any one temple built during Chola or Pandya period and see its magnificence.
References
1. K.A Nilakanda Sastri, A History of South India, New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 2002.
2. Y. Subbarayalu, South India under The Cholas, New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 2012.
3. R Champakalakshmi, Trade, Ideology and Urbanization South India- 300 BC to AD 1300, New
Delhi: Oxford University Press, 1996.
4. Satish Chandra, History of Medieval India, New Delhi: Orient Blackswan, 2010.
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Unit -IV
The Delhi Sultanate
Firoz Shah Kotla
Learning Objectives

Turkish Sultans of various dynasties who ruled India from Delhi
Their military conquests and extension of sovereignty
Administration of the Delhi Sultanate
Art and architecture of this period
Introduction Slave Dynasty (1206 - 1290)

During the eleventh century, the Turkish Muslim rule in India was established by
horsemen pillaged northern India and due to Muhammad Ghori in 12th century A.D. (CE).
their persistent campaigns, they succeeded As he had no sons, he nurtured special slaves
in seizing political control of the Gangetic called bandagan (a Persian term used for slaves
plain by the next century. Though the success purchased for military service). These slaves
of their conquests could be attributed to their were posted as governors and they were later
audacity and ferocity, their success is really due raised to the status of Sultans. After Ghori’s
to the failure of Indians to defend themselves death in 1206, one of his slaves Qutb-ud-din-
and their territories. Indians viewed each Aibak who had been left behind by Muhammad
other with distrust, failing to take note of the Ghori to govern the territories he had conqured,
success of Islam in early years of its spread. The proclaimed himself ruler of the Turkish
superior military might of Muslim soldiers was territories in India. He laid the foundation of
yet another factor that contributed to success the Slave Dynasty. This dynasty is also known
in their conquests. In this lesson, we discuss as Mamluk dynasty. Mamluk is an Arabic word
how Turkish warriors set about founding and meaning ‘‘slave’’. Qutb-ud-din-Aibak, Shams-
consolidating their Islamic rule till the advent ud-din-Iltutmish and Ghiyas-ud-din-Balban
of Babur. were the three great Sultans of this dynasty. The
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Slave Dynasty ruled over the sub-continent for by suppressing rebellions. It was during his
about 84 years. reign that the threat of Mongols under Chengiz
Khan loomed large over the frontiers of India.
Qutb-ud-din-Aibak (1206 - 1210)
He averted the impending danger by refusing
Qutb-ud-din-Aibak began his rule by to provide shelter to the Kwarezm Shah Jalal-
establishing Lahore as the capital of his kingdom. ud-din, who had been driven out by Chengiz
Later he shifted his capital to Delhi. He was Khan. In order to counter the possible attack
active all through his rule in Delhi conquering of the Mongols, Iltutmish organised Turkish
new territories and suppressing rebellions. nobility into a select group of 40 nobles known
He personally led military campaigns to the as chahalgani or The Forty.
central and western Indo-Gangetic plain (north
Iltutmish granted iqtas (land) to members
India) and left the conquest of the eastern
of his army. Iqta is the land granted to army
Gangetic Plain (Bihar, Bengal) to the care of
officials in lieu of a regular wage. The iqta
Bakhtiar Khalji. Aibak built the Quwwat-ul-
holder is called the iqtadar or muqti who had
Islam Masjid (mosque) in Delhi. This mosque is
to provide the Sultan with military assistance
considered to be the oldest in India. He also laid
in times of war. The iqtadar collected revenue
the foundation of the Qutb-Minar, but he was
from his iqta to meet the cost of maintaining his
unable to complete it. It was later finished by his
troops and horses.
son-in-law and his successor Iltutmish. Aibak
died of injuries received during an accidental
fall from a horse, while playing polo in 1210.
Quwwat-ul-Islam Masjid
Iltutmish (1210 - 1236)

Aibak’s son Aram Shah proved incompetent
and so the Turkish nobles chose Iltutmish, the
son-in-law of Aibak as the Sultan, who served
as a military commander of Aibak. Iltutmish
Qutb-Minar
firmly established his control over the territories
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Iltutmish completed the construction of the assurance that Mongols would not advance
the Qutb-Minar, which had been started by beyond Sutlej.
Aibak. Iltutmish died in April 1236 after ruling
for 26 years.
Razia (1236 - 1240)

As the most capable son of Iltutmish, Rukn-ud-
din-Firuz, was dead, Iltutmish nominated his
daughter Razia Sultana as his successor to the
throne of Delhi. Razia was an able and brave
fighter. But she had a tough time with Turkish
nobles as she favoured non-Turkish nobles. She Tomb of Balban
also faced the situation of the ferocious Mongols
raiding Punjab during her reign. Balban built forts to guard his empire
against the Mongol attacks. He patronised the
Razia made an Ethiopian slave named
famous Persian poet Amir Khusru. Balban died
Jalal-ud-din Yakut as her personal attendant
in 1287. Balban’s son Kaiqubad turned out to
and started trusting him completely. This led
be weak. In 1290 Malik Jalal-ud-din Khalji, the
to a revolt of the Turkish nobles who conspired
commander of the army, assumed the office
against her and got her murdered in 1240.
of Naib (a deputy to the Sultan) and ruled the
Ghiyas-ud-din Balban (1266 - 1287) kingdom in the name of Kaiqubad. Then one
day, Jalal-ud-din sent one of his officers and had
After Razia, three weak rulers in succession
Kaiqubad murdered. Jalal-ud-din then formally
ascended the throne. After them came Ghiyas-
ascended the throne. With him began the rule
ud-din Balban. Balban abolished The Forty
of Khalji dynasty.
as it was hostile to him. He established a
department of spies to gather intelligence Khalji Dynasty (1290 - 1320)
about the conspirators and the trouble makers
Jalal-ud-din Khalji (1296 - 1316)
against his rule. He dealt with insubordination
and defiance of royal authority sternly. Tughril There were many military campaigns during
Khan, a provincial governor in Bengal, who the reign of Jalal-ud-din. But they were mostly
raised a banner of revolt against Balban, was organised and led by his nephew, Ala-ud-
captured and beheaded. He was ruthless in din, the governor of Kara. One significant
dealing with enemies like Meos of Mewat (a military expedition was against the Deccan
Muslim Rajput community from north-western kingdom Devagiri. Ala-ud-din, after defeating
India). Balban, however, took care to maintain the Yadava king Ramachandra, plundered
cordial relationship with the Mongols. He the city and returned with huge wealth. Ala-
obtained from Hulagu Khan, a grandson of ud-din treacherously killed Jalal-ud-din after
Chengiz Khan and the Mongol viceroy in Iran, buying off the prominent nobles and important
commanders with the wealth he had brought
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from the Deccan and declared himself as the the agrarian resources around his capital and
Sultan of Delhi in 1296. fixed a standard revenue demand. He entrusted
the task of collecting the revenue to the military
Ala-ud-din Khalji (1296 - 1316)
officers. This measure deprived the local chiefs
Ala-ud-din Khalji consolidated the Delhi and rajas of their time memorial privilege.
Sultanate. The range of his conquests is Ala-ud-din established a system of forced
impressive: in the Punjab (against the Mongols), procurement of food grains for Delhi and other
in Rajasthan and in Gujarat. With his northern garrison centres. The procurement prices were
frontiers secure, he sent his chief lieutenant fixed and grain collected as tax was stored in state
Malik Kafur into the southern parts who took granaries. In order to ensure the enforcement
even the distant Madurai in 1310. The Yadavas of his new regulations, he employed spies who
of Devagiri, the Kakatias of Warangal, the were responsible to report to him directly.
Hoysalas of Dwarasamudra and the Pandyas of
Ala-ud-din died in 1316. The failure of his
Madurai accepted Ala-ud-din’s suzerainty.
successors to retain power led to the seizure of
Sack of Chittor power by Ghiyas-ud-din Tughluq, who founded
(1303): When the Tughluq dynasty.
Ala-ud-din’s army
Tughluq Dynasty (1320 - 1324)
overwhelmed the
Rajput army in One of the major tasks of Ghiyas-ud-din as the
Chittor and in the Sultan was to recover the territories that the
context of threat of defeat, the men and Sultanate had lost during the turmoil following
women of the fortress, in accordance the death of Ala-ud-din. Ghiyas-ud-din
with their old custom, performed the Tughluq sent his son Jauna Khan to fight against
rite of jauhar. According to this custom, Warangal. Jauna Khan defeated Pratabarudra of
left with no other way to survive, the Warangal and returned with a rich booty. With
men would go out and die in the field this looted wealth, Ghiyas-ud-din is said to have
of battle and women would burn laid the foundation of the city Tughluqabad near
themselves on a pyre. Delhi. However, as Ala-ud-din treacherously
killed his uncle, Jauna Khan was said to have
killed his father and ascended the throne with
title Muhammad-bin-Tughluq in 1325.
Muhammad-bin-Tughluq (1325 - 1351)

Chittor Fort Muhammad-bin-Tughluq was a learned
man. Yet he was a person of cruelty. Ala-ud-
din had conquered, looted and left the old
Ala-ud-din’s political and administrative
ruling families as his dependents. In contrast,
reforms were as impressive as his military
Muhammad Tughluq dreamt of making the
conquests. Ala-ud-din undertook a survey of
whole of the subcontinent his domain. With
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the view to facilitating extended sovereignty, he which triggered peasant revolts. As the revolts
shifted his capital from Delhi to the centre of were cruelly dealt with, peasants abandoned
the kingdom, namely Devagiri. He also changed cultivation, which resulted in the outbreak of
its name to Daulatabad. When Muhammad frequent famines.
himself decided that the move was a mistake,
he ordered a return to Delhi as the capital again.
When Ibn Battuta, the Morocco traveller who
was with the Sultan, returned to Delhi, he found
Delhi ‘empty, abandoned and had but a small
population’.
It was a 40-days march to Coins of Muhammad-bin-Tughluq

Daulatabad from Delhi. Many people
left. Some hid themselves. When they Tughluq ruled as Sultan for 25 years.
were found, they were punished cruelly, During his long reign, he had to face many
even though one was a blind man and revolts of the provincial governors. The
another a paralytic. Describing the city Governors of Awadh, Multan and Sind revolted
as spreading over eight or ten miles, a and declared themselves independent. In South
historian observed: ‘All was destroyed. India, several states arose. The new Daulatabad
So complete was the ruin that not a cat and the conquered territories around them were
or a dog was left among the buildings of declared independent sultanate called Bahmani.
the city in its palaces or in its suburbs.’ Its founder after whom it was named, was a
soldier formerly in Tughluq service. Madurai
was proclaimed a separate sultanate in 1334.
Tughluq changed the Ala-ud-din’s system Bengal became independent in 1346. Tughluq
of revenue collections in grain and ordered died on 23 March 1351.
that land revenue, which was increased, should
Firoz Shah Tughluq (1351 - 1388)
henceforward be collected in money. This
proved disastrous during famines. When he
discovered that the stock of coins and silver
was inadequate for minting, he issued a token
currency in copper. Counterfeiting soon
became order of the day and, as a result, the
entire revenue system collapsed. Trade suffered
as foreign merchants stopped business. This
forced Sultan to withdraw the token currency
and pay gold and silver coins in exchange.
This move led the state to become bankrupt. Tomb of Firoz Shah Tughluq
Tughluq increased land tax in the Doab region,
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Firoz, the son of Ghiyas-ud-din’s younger He promoted agriculture by waiving off the
brother, succeeded Muhammad-bin-Tughluq. debts of the agriculturalists and constructing
Firoz could neither suppress revolts nor win many canals for irrigation. He laid out 1200
back the provinces that had broken away. He new gardens and restored 30 old gardens of Ala-
also showed no interest in re-conquering the ud-din-Khalji. He had built new towns such as
southern provinces. He refused to accept an Firozabad, Jaunpur, Hissar and Firozpur.
invitation (c. 1365) from a Bahmani prince to
Despite adopting a peaceful approach and
intervene in the affairs of the Deccan. Firoz
taking efforts to organise the Sultanate well, he
rewarded Sufis and other religious leaders
had to spend his last days in unhappiness. His
generously and listened to their advice. He also
own son Muhammad Khan revolted against
created charities to aid poor Muslims, built
him and Firoz Shah died in September 1388, at
colleges, mosques, and hospitals. He adopted
the age of 83.
many humanitarian measures. He banned
inhuman punishments and abolished taxes not
recognised by Muslim law.
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Timur’s Invasion (1398) representative Khizr Khan as the governor of

the territories he had conquered (Delhi, Meerut
The sacking and massacre by Tamerlane or
and Punjab). He founded the Sayyid Dynasty in
Timur of Delhi came a decade after Firuz
1414, which lasted till 1451. The last ruler of this
Shah Tughluq died. As a ruler of the region
dynasty, Ala-ud-din Alam Shah, abdicated the
around Samarkand in Central Asia, Timur had
throne in 1451. This gave Bahlol Lodi, then the
occupied some parts in the north-west of India.
governor of Sirhind (Punjab), the opportunity
Taking advantage of India’s weakness, he entered
to become the new Sultan of Delhi, leading to
India in December 1398 and plundered Delhi.
the establishment of Lodi dynasty.
Punjab, besides the Delhi city, was the province
that suffered most by Timur’s raid. Timur, apart Lodi Dynasty (1451 - 1526)
from carrying huge wealth in the form of gold,
In 1489, Bahlol Lodi was succeeded by his son
silver, jewels, also took along Indian artisans like
Sikandar Lodi. Sikandar was a patron of arts
carpenters and masons to work on monuments
and learning. He founded the city of Agra and
in Samarkand.
made it his capital. He died in 1517 and was
Sayyid Dynasty (1414 - 1451) succeeded by his son, Ibrahim Lodi, who was
defeated by Babur in 1526 in the Panipat battle.
Though the Sultanate fragmented into a
Thus the Lodi dynasty and the Delhi Sultanate
number of independent kingdoms, it endured
were ended by Babur who went on to establish
for 114 years more, till the Mughal invasion.
the Mughal Empire in India.
Before leaving Delhi, Timur had left behind his
Islamic art and architecture: The mansions of high-ranking Muslim nobles, soldiers and
officials were built first in cities and the neighbourhoods. Around them, the mosques in the
imperial style were constructed by successive Muslim regimes in Delhi. Mosques and Madrasas
looked architecturally different. The graceful decorations of doorways and walls with lines
from the Koran made a distinct appearance in these buildings. The shape of all these buildings
was Persian, while the decoration was Indian. So, it is called Indo-Saracenic architecture. Qutb
Minar, Alai-Darwaza, Quwwat-ul Islam Masjid, Moth-ki-Masjid, the tombs of Iltutmish,
Balban and the forts of Daulatabad and Firozabad were all constructed in this style.
Daulatabad Fort Alai-Darwaza
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Summary
Establishment of Muslim rule in India by Muhammad Ghori
Slave dynasty founded by Qutb – ud- din- Aibak and consolidated by his Son-in-law Iltutmish
Razia, the daughter of Iltutmish, a brave fighter and a great administrator
Balban’s espionage system and the abolition of The Forty, to reduce the power of Turkish nobles
Ala – ud- din- Khalji as the founder of Khalji dynasty - his military conquests and administrative
reforms
Firoz Shah Tughluq as a compassionate ruler with his concentration on the well - being of the
people
The sacking of Delhi by Timur
Khizr Khan founding the Sayyid dynasty and Bahlol Lodi the governor of Sirhind establishing the
Lodi dynasty
The first battle of Panipat paving the way for the foundation of Mughal Empire by Babur in A.D.
(CE)1526
Glossary
1. impending about to happen எக்கணமும் நடைபெற
இருக்கிற / அச்சுறுத்தும்
நிலையில் இருக்கிற
2. ferocious cruel, violent மூர்க்கமான/ அச்சம் தருகிற
வகையில்
3. conspirator someone who conspires secretly with சதிகாரர்கள்
other people to do something unlawful
or harmful
4. patron supporter, promoter புரவலர்
5. plunder to steal goods forcibly from a place க�ொள்ளையடி
especially during a war
6. procurement the process of getting supplies க�ொள்முதல்
7. disastrous causing great damage பேரழிவு
8. fragment break into pieces துண்டு துண்டாக
9. counterfeit fake ப�ோலியான
10. waiving exempting விலக்கு அளி
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5. The threat of Mongols under Chengizkhan

Evaluation to India was during the reign
of_________________________.
III Match the following
I Choose the correct answer
A B
1 . ____________laid the
1. Tughril Khan Governor of Kara
foundation of ‘ Mamluk’
2. Ala-ud-din Jalal-ud-din Yakut
dynasty.
3. Bahlol Lodi Governor of Bengal
a) Mohammad Ghori
4. Razia Governor of Sirhind
b) Jalal-ud-din
c) Qutb-ud-din Aibak IV State true or false
d) Iltutmish 1. Qutb-ud-din Aibak died of mysterious
2. Qutb-ud-in shifted his capital to Delhi fever.
from_____________. 2. Razia was an able and brave fighter.
3. The Turkish nobles chose Iltutmish, son of
a) Lahore b) Poona Aibak, as Sultan after the death of Aibak.
c) Daulatabad d) Agra 4. FirozShah Tughluq refused to accept
3. ______________ completed the an invitation from a Bahmani Prince to
construction of the Qutb-Minar. intervene in the affairs of the Deccan.
a) Razia b) Qutb-ud-din -Aibak V. Match the statement with the
c) Iltutmish d) Balban reason.Tick the appropriate answer
4. _________laid the foundation of the city
Tughluqabad near Delhi. Assertion:-(A)Balban maintained cordial
relationship with Mongols
a) Muhammad-bin -Tughluq
Reason:- (R) The Mongol ruler, a grandson
b) Firoz shah Tughluq
of Chengiz Khan, assured that Mongols
c) Jalal –ud-din
would not advance beyond Sutlej.
d) Ghiyas –ud-din
a) R is the correct explanation of A.
II Fill in the Blanks
b) R is not the correct explanation of A.
1. ___________ was the founder of Tughluq c) A and R are wrong.
dynasty. d) A is wrong and R is the correct.
2. Muhammad–bin-Tughluq shifted his b) Find out the correct pair

capital from Delhi to___________.
1. Hoysala _ Devagiri
3. ____________ patronized the famous 2. Yadavas _ Dwarasamudra
Persian poet Amir Khusru. 3. Kakatias _ Warrangal
4. Quwwat-ul-Islam Masjid in Delhi was 4. Pallavas _ Madurai
built by______________ .
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c) Find out the wrong statement /statements X Student Activity

1. After Ghori’s death in 1206, his slave Qutb- 1. Match the Father with Son
ud-din Aibak proclaimed him self the ruler
A B
of the Turkish territories in India.
1. Qutb-ud-din Rukn-ud-din-Firuz
2. Razia established the department of spies to
Aibak
gather intelligence about the conspirators
2. Iltutmish Kaiqubad
and the trouble makers against her rule.
3. Balban Ala-ud-din
3. Balban built forts to guard his empire
against the Mongol attack. 4. Ghiyas-ud-din Sikandar Lodi
4. Ibrahim Lodi was defeated by Babur in 5. Bahlol Lodi Aram Shah

1526. 2. Prepare an album of pictures of Islamic art
VI Answer the following in one or and architecture of the Delhi Sultanate .
two sentences References
1. Name the land granted to army officials in 1. Abraham Eraly, The Age of Wrath, New
lieu of a regular wage. Delhi:Penguin, 2014.
2. Who founded the city of Agra?
2. R.C Majumdar, H.C. Ray Chaudhuri and
3. Name the ruler who established Muslim
Kalikinkar Datta, An Advanced History of
rule in India in 12th century A.D (CE).
India, New Delhi:Trinity, 2018.
4. Write a note on chahalgani.
3. Burton Stein, A History of India, New Delhi:
5. How did Ala-ud-din Khalji consolidate the
Oxford University Press, 2004 (Reprint).
Delhi Sultanate?
6. List out the contributions of Firoz Shah 4. S.K. Singh, History of Medieval India, New
Tughluq. Delhi: Axis Books, 2013.

1. Write about the invasion of Timur in 1398.
VIII HOTs
1. How would you evaluate Muhammad-bin-

Tughluq as Sultan of Delhi?
IX. Map Work

On the river map of India draw the extent
of Tughluq Dynasty and mark the following
places.
1. Delhi, 2. Devagiri, 3. Lahore, 4. Madurai.
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ICT CORNER
The Delhi Sultanate (A.D. (C.E)1206–1526)
Through this activity you will know

about the Timeline of medieval
period in Delhi
PROCEDURE :
Step 1: Open the Browser and type the URL given below (or) Scan the QR Code.
Step 2: Keep Scrolling and go to ‘Timeline’
Step 3: Click any period and you can explore the historical events with pictorial descriptions
(ex. Delhi Sultanate)
Step 1
Step 2 Step 3
The Delhi Sultanate (A.D. (CE)1206–1526) URL:
https://delhi-timeline.in/ (or) scan the QR Code
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Unit -I
Interior of the
Earth
Learning Objectives

To know about the interior of the earth
To understand the role of plates
To learn about earthquakes and volcanoes
Introduction 1. The Crust

The earth, our homeland, is a dynamic The crust is the outermost layer of the earth.
planet. The earth’s surface has lofty mountains, Its average thickness varies from 5 to 30 km. It
high plateaus, large plains and deep valleys etc. is about 35 km on the continental masses and
The earth’s surface is constantly undergoing only 5 km on the ocean floors. Despite greater
changes inside and outside. Have you ever thickness, the continental crust is less dense
wondered what lies in the interior of the earth? than the oceanic crust because it is made of both
What is the earth made up of? light and dense rock types. The oceanic crust is
composed mostly of dense rocks such as basalt.
Interior of the Earth
The structure of the earth may be compared to that
Earth is called as blue
of an apple. The earth too has shells like that of an
Planet. 71% of the earth
apple. If we cut a section through the earth, we will
is covered by water.
get a view as shown in figure. On the basis of the
study of earthquake waves the spherical earth is
found to be three concentric layers. They are: The crust comprises two of distinct parts. The
1. The crust, upper part consists of granite rocks and forms the
2. The mantle and continents. It has the main mineral constituents
3. The core. of silica and alumina. So it is collectively referred
to as Sial. It has an average density of 2.7g/cm3.
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The lower part is a continuous zone of denser high temperature and pressure. It extends from
basaltic rocks forming the ocean floors, 5,150 km to 6,370 km. The average density of
comprising mainly of silica and magnesium. It is core is 13.0 g/cm3
therefore called Sima. It has an average density
• The crust forms only 1 per
of 3.0g/cm3. The sial and the sima together form
cent of the volume of the
the earth’s crust. Since the sial is lighter than the
earth, 84 % consists of the
sima, the continents can be said to be ‘floating’
mantle and 15 % makes the
on a sea of denser sima.
core.
• The radius of the earth is
6371 km.
The Earth Movements

The lithosphere is broken into a number
of plates known as the Lithospheric plates.
Each plate, oceanic or continental moves
independently over the asthenosphere.The
movement of the Earth’s lithospheric plates
is termed as tectonic movements. The energy
2. The Mantle required to move these plates is produced by
the internal heat of the earth. These plates
The next layer beneath the crust is called the
move in different directions at different
mantle. It is separated from the crust by a
speed.
boundary called Mohorovicic discontinuity. The
mantle is about 2,900 km thick. It is divided into
two parts. (i) The upper mantle with a density of
3.4 – 4.4g/cm3. extends down to 700 km. (ii) The
lower mantle having a density of 4.4– 5.5g/cm3
extends from 700 to 2,900 km.
3. The Core
The innermost layer of the earth is called
Lithospheric Plates
the core. It is also known as barysphere.
It is separated from the mantle by a boundary At places, these plates move away
called Weichart-Gutenberg discontinuity. The from each other creating wide rifts on the
core is also divided into two parts. (i) The outer earth’s surface. At some places, these plates
core, which is rich in iron, is in liquid state. come closer and collide. When an oceanic plate
It extends between 2,900 – 5,150 km. (ii) The collides with a continental plate, the denser
inner core, composed of Nickel and Ferrous oceanic plate is forced below the continental
(Nife), is solid in state. The central core has very plate. As a result of the pressure from above
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the rocks heats up and melt. The molten rocks Fault Scarp
Fault trace
rise again forming volcanic mountains along
the continental edge. Alternatively, a trench
may be formed between two plates. In some
cases when two continental plates converge, Epicentre
neither plate can be forced under the other.
Seismic Focus
Instead, folds may be created. Great mountain Waves
ranges like the Himalayas have been formed

in this way. Fault Plane
Earthquake
Asthenosphere - The asthenosphere
The earthquake waves are recorded by
is the part of the mantle that flows
an instrument known as seismograph. The
and moves the plates of the earth.
magnitude of an earthquake is measured by the
Richter scale. The numbers on this scale range
The movement of these plates causes
from 0 to 9.
changes on the surface of the earth. The earth
movements are divided on the basis of the • An earthquake of 2.0 on
forces which cause them. The forces which Richter scale or less can be felt
act in the interior of the earth are called as only a little. An earthquake over
Endogenic forces and the forces that work on 5.0 on Richter scale can cause
the surface of the earth are called as Exogenic damage from things falling. A 6.0 on Richter
forces. scale or higher magnitude is considered very
Endogenic forces sometimes produce strong and 7.0 on Richter scale is classified as
sudden movements and at the other times a major earthquake.
produce slow movements. Sudden movements Causes of Earthquake
like earthquakes and volcanoes cause mass
The chief cause of earthquake is the sudden
destruction over the surface of the earth.
slipping of the portion of the earth’s crust
Earthquake along fractures or faults. The movement of the
molten rocks underneath the surface produce
A sudden movement of a portion of
strains which break the rocks apart. The
the earth’s crust which produces a shaking
sudden shifting of landmass causes upheavals
or trembling is known as an earthquake.
in the crust of the earth sending vibrations or
Earthquakes may cause widespread damage
waves into the surrounding portions of the
to life and property. The point where these
earth. Sometimes the surface of the earth itself
vibrations originate is called the focus of the
cracks.
earthquake. The point of the earth’s surface
directly above the focus is called the epicentre of Another cause of earthquake is volcanic activity.
the earthquake. From the focus, the earthquake A violent or explosive eruption often causes the
vibrations travel in different directions in the earth in its vicinity to quake. Earthquakes are
form of seismic waves. often common in most volcanic areas.
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Effects of Earthquakes On 26th Dec 2004 TSunami

Earthquakes may cause changes in the in the Indian Ocean swept
earth’s surface. Vibrations often set landslides coastal area of Indonesia,
in mountainous regions.A greater danger in an India, Srilanka, Thailand
earthquake is the falling of buildings. Most of etc., They caused immense damage to life
the houses which collapsed were made of mud and property in the coastal area
and bricks and proved to be death traps. Fire is
another great danger. Underground water system Distribution of Earthquakes
is naturally disturbed by such movements. The world’s distribution of earthquakes
coincide very closely with that of volcanoes.
There are three types of
earthquake waves: Regions of greatest seismicity are circum-Pacific
1. P waves or longitudinal waves areas, with the epicenters and the most frequent
2. S waves or transverse waves occurrences along the Pacific Ring of Fire. It is
3. L waves or surface waves said that about 68 percent of earthquakes occur
in this belt. Another 31 % of earthquakes take
An earthquake which originates below or place in the Mediterranean-Himalayan belt
near the sea causes great disturbance in the including Asia Minor, the Himalayas and parts
water. The floods and waves cause great loss of north-west China. The remaining percent of
of life, sometimes more than the earthquake earthquakes are occur in Northen Africa and
itself. Tsunami, a Japanese term, is the name Rift valley areas of the Red sea and Dead sea.
given to the huge wave caused in the sea by an In India, the Himalayan region and the
earthquake. Tsunamis are quite common along Ganga-Brahamaputra valley are prone to
the coasts of Japan and other regions in the earthquakes. A number of earthquakes have been
Pacific Ocean. experienced in this region. Some of them were
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very severe and caused extensive damage, e.g., the basin, it is called a caldera. Calderas are caused
earthquake of Uttar Kashi in 1991 and Chamoli by violent explosions which blow away entire
in 1999. The Deccan Plateau, which was supposed tops of great cones.
to be comparatively free from the dangers of
the earthquakes, has experienced two severe Causes of Volcanic Activity
earthquakes in the past, the Koyna earthquake in The temperature increases as the depth
1967 and the Latur earthquake in 1993. increases at the rate of 1ºc for every 35 metres.
Volcanoes There is also great pressure. At a depth of about
15 km the pressure is about 5 tonnes per cm2of
A volcano is a vent or an
rock. Under these circumstances, the interior of
opening in the earth’s crust
the earth is in a semi-molten state called magma.
through which hot magma
The magma, under great pressure has the
erupts from deep below
capacity to dissolve great volume of gas; some
the surface. The opening
gases are also combustible. This makes volcanic
is usually circular in form.
material burst forth through the weak spots in
Volcanic eruptions may also take place through
the earth’s crust.
a long crack or fissure through which steam and
other materials flow out. Fact : The scientific study of valcanoes
are called volcanology. People
who study valcanoes are called
volcanologists.
Nature of volcanic eruptions

Sometimes, magma rises slowly to the
surface and spreads over a vast area. This is
known as fissure eruption. Some plateaus
and plains have been formed in this way, e.g.,
Deccan Plateau in India and the Colombian
Plateau in North America. If the magma rises
quickly to the surface, lava is thrown high into
The molten rock material within the earth,
the atmosphere. Besides lava, ash, steam, gases
together with gases, is called magma. After it
and pieces of rocks are also thrown out. This
rises to the surface, it is called as lava. In course
type of eruption is known as explosive eruption.
of time, lava and other materials flow out of a
The terrible explosion on the island of Krakatoa
volcano accumulate around the opening and
(27th August 1883) in Indonesia is an example
form a conical hill or a mountain vent is an
for explosive type of eruption.
openning or mouth of a volcano. The top of
this cone is usually marked by a funnel-shaped Lava flow is affected by viscosity. For
depression, which is called a crater. If the crater example, honey has high viscosity, so it flows
of a volcano is of great size and is shaped like a slowly, whereas water has low viscosity, so it
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flows easily. The viscosity of lava is determined force throwing them several kilometres up
by the amount of silica and water in magma. into the atmosphere. Such volcanoes have
Highly viscosity lava is rich in silica and has steep slopes and are made of cinder and ash.
little water. Low viscosity lava has little silica, They are known as cinder-cone volcanoes.
but a lot of water. It moves rapidly forming Many volcanoes of Mexico and Central
smooth flows. America belong to this group.
Barren island is situated in

the Andaman Sea, and lies
about 138 km northeast
of the territory's capital. It
is only in active volcano along the chain Cinder - Cone Valcano
from sumatra to myanmar. Last eruption
occurred in 2017. 3. Composite volcano: Composite volcanoes
are made of alternate layers of lava, cinder
Types of Volcanoes and ash. They are also called strato volcano.
St. Helens is an example of composite
The shape of a volcano depends on the
volcano.
type of lava and the force of the eruption. On
the basis of shape, there are three types of
volcanoes. They are:
1. Shield volcano
2. Cinder-cone volcano
3. Composite volcano
1. Shield volcano: A shield volcano is formed
by quiet eruption of lava with a low silica Volcanoes are also grouped according to
content. Such a volcano has a wide base and their periodicity of eruptions such as active,
a cone with gentle slopes. Volcanoes of the dormant and extinct. These names refer to
Hawaii islands are of this type. the state of activity rather than the types of
volcanoes.
Active Valcanoes that erupt frequently

are called active volcanoes. Most of the active
volcanoes lie in the Pacific Ring of Fire belt
which lies along the Pacific coast. There are
2. Cinder-cone volcano: Silica-rich magma about 600 active volcanoes in the world, such as
traps gases inside the volcano until enough Mt. Stromboli in Mediterranean Sea, St.Helens
pressure is built to push the magma out of in USA, Pinatubo in Philippines. Mauna Loa in
the earth’s crust. When this type of volcano Hawaii (3,255m.) is the world’s biggest active
erupts, it shoots gases, ash, etc. with great volcano.
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extinct ones. They occur along the coastal

Stramboli is known mountain ranges, as off-shore islands and
as the ‘light house of in the midst of oceans, but there are a few in
Mediterranean sea’ the interior of continents. The volcanic belts
are also the principal earthquake belts of the
Dormant volcanoes have shown no world. There are three major zones of volcanic
sign of activity for many years but they may activities in the world. They are:
become active at any time. It is also called
1. The Circum – Pacific belt
Sleeping Volcano Vesuvius mountain of
2. The Mid continental belt
Italy, Mt Fujiyama in Japan, Mt. Krakatoa of
Indonesia are famous examples of this types. 3. The Mid Atlantic belt
Extinct The top of extinct volcanic 1. Circum Belt

mountains have been eroded. Mt Popa This is the volcanic zone of the convergent
of Myanmar and Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. oceanic plate boundary. It includes the
Kenya of Africa are examples of extinct volcanoes of the eastern and western coastal
volcanoes. areas of Pacific Ocean. This zone is popularly
termed as the Pacific Ring of Fire which has
Distribution of Volcanoes in the world been estimated to include two-thirds of the
Volcanoes are located in a clearly-defined world’s volcanoes.
pattern around the world. They are closely
2. Mid continental belt
related to regions that have been intensely
folded or faulted. There are about 500 active This is the volcanic zone of convergent
volcanoes and thousands of dormant and continental plate boundaries that includes
ARCTIC OCEAN
ASIA
EUROPE NORTH
AMERICA
ATLANTIC
OCEAN
AFRICA
PACIFIC
OCEAN
SOUTH
INDIAN AMERICA
OCEAN
AUSTRALIA
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the volcanoes of Alpine mountain chains, the The crust is the outer-most layer of the
Mediterranean Sea and the fault zone of eastern Africa. earth.
The important volcanoes are Vesuvius, Stromboli, The upper part of the earth crust is SIAL.
Etna, Kilimanjaro and Kenya. Surprisingly, the The lower part of the earth crust is SIMA.
Himalayas have no active volcanoes at all.
The mantle is about 2900km thick.
3.Mid Atlantic Belt The lithosphere is broken into a number of

plates known as the lithospheric plates
This belt represents the divergent
The earthquake waves are recorded by an
boundary of plates located along the mid-
instrument known as seismograph.
Atlantic ridges. Volcanoes of this area are
mainly of fissure eruption type. Iceland is the Tsunami is caused by an underwater
most active volcanic area and is located on earthquake.
the mid-Atlantic ridge. St. Helena and Azores A volcano is a vent or opening in the earth
Island are other examples. crust.
The Shape of a volcano depends on the
WRAP UP type of lava and force of the eruption.
The Earth’s interior structure is compared There are three major zone of volcanic
with that of an apple activity in the world.
Glossary
1. Core The inner most layer of the earth கரு
2. Mantle The second layer beneath the crust கவசம்
3. Mohorovicic Boundary that separated the mantle from ம�ோஹ�ோர�ோவிசிக்
discontinuity the crust எல்லை
4. Land slide Downward movements of rock debris of the நிலச்சரிவு
mountain
5. Seismograph Instrument to measures the magnitude of an சீஸ்மோகிராப்
earthquake
6. Tsunami Sea waves caused by an underwater ஆழிப்பேரலை
earthquake or a volcanic eruption under sea.
7. Vent An opening a the earth surface from which எரிமலைத் துளை
volcanic material is emitted
8. Magma The molten state of rocks பாறைக்குழம்பு
9. Lava The solidified form of magma after it எரிமலைக்குழம்பு
reaches the surface of the earth
10. Viscosity A liquids resistance to flow பாகுத்தன்மை
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7. __________ belt is known as the “Ring of

Evaluation Fire”.
a. Pacific b. Atlantic
I. Choose the correct answer c. Arctic d. Antarctic
1. Nife is made up of ___________ .

a. Nickel and ferrous II. Fill in the blanks
b. Silica and aluminum
1) The core is separated from the mantle by a
c. Silica and magnesium boundary called ______________.
d. Iron and magnesium
2) The earthquake waves are recorded by an
2. Earthquake and volcanic eruption occur near instrument known as __________.
the edges of ______________. 3) Magma rises to the surface and spreads over
a. Mountain b. Plains a vast area is known as __________.
c. Plates d. Plateaus 4) An example for active volcano

______________.
3. The magnitude of an earthquake is measured
5) Seismology is the study of __________.
by ______________.
a. Seismograph b. Richter scale
c. Ammeter d. Rotameter III. Circle the odd one
1) crust, magma, core, mantle

4. The narrow pipe through which magma flow
out is called a ______________. 2) focus, epicenter, vent, seismic waves
a. Vent b. Crater 3) Uttar Kashi, Chamoli, Koyna, Krakatoa
c. Focus d. Caldera
4) lava, caldera, silica, crater
5. Lava cones are _____________ 5) Stromboli, Helens, Hawaii, Fujiyama

a. mountains of accumulation
b. mountains of deformation
IV. Match the following
c. relicit mountains
1) Earth quake - Japanese term
d. fold mountains
2) Sima - Africa
6. T he top of the cone of a volcanic moun-
tain has a depression known as the 3) Pacific Ring of Fire- Sudden movement
___________ 4) Tsunami - Silica and magnesium
a. crater b. lopith
5) Mt. Kenya - World volcanoes
c. caldera d. sill
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V. Consider the following statement and ( ) 5) What is a volcano?

Tick the appropriate answer 6) Name the three types of volcanoes based on
1. Assertion (A): There structure of the earth shape.
may be compared to that of anApple.
VIII. Give reason
Reason (R): The interior of the earth con-

1) No one has been able to take samples from
sists of crust, mantle and core.
the interior of the earth
a. A and R are correct and A explains R
b. A and R are correct but A does not explain R 2) The Continent crust is less dense than the
oceanic crust
c. A is incorrect but R is correct
d. Both A and R are incorrect IX. Distinguish between
Assertion (A): The Pacific Ocean includes
2. 1) SIAL and SIMA
two thirds of the world’s volcanoes.
2) Shield volcano and composite volcano
Reason (R): The boundary along the Eastern
and Western coast areas of the Pacific Ocean is 3) Active volcano and dormant volcano
known as the Pacific Ring of Fire.
X. Answer the following questions in detail
a. A and R are correct and A explains R
b. A and R are correct but A does not explain R 1) Write about the effects of an earthquake?
c. A is incorrect but R is correct 2) Describe the classification of volcanoes

d. Both A and R are incorrect based on the eruptions.
3) Name the major zones of volcanic activity

VI. Answer in a word
and explain any one.
1) Name the outer most layer of the earth.
XI. HOTs
2) What is SIAL?
1) The earth’s interior is very hot. Why?
3) Name the movement of the Earth’s lithospheric
plates? 2) Are Volcones Destructive (or) Constructive?
4) Give an example of extinct volcano 3) How does volcaone make on Island?
XII. Activity
VII. Answer the following briefly
1) On an outline map of the world, mark
1) What is mantle?
the Pacific Ring of Fire
2) Write note on the core of the earth?
2) Label the parts of volcano.
3) Define Earthquake?
3) Prepare an album on earthquake and
4) What is a Seismograph? volcanoes.
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Across Down
1. Point of origin of Earthquake 2. Extinct volcano in Europe
4. Molten rock under the surface 3. Top layer of the Earth
5. Waves triggered by deep ocean earthquake 4. Middle layer of Earth
6. Inner layer of the Earth
WORLD MAP
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LABEL THE PARTS OF VOLCANO
Reference
Majid Husain, Physical Geography Anmol Publication Pvt Ltd

A Das Gupta, A.N. Kapoor, Principles of Physical Geography, S. Chand & Company Ltd., New Delhi
Goh Cheng Leong, certificate Physical and Human Geography, Oxford University press.
Savindra Singh (2015) physical Geography Pravalika publications Allahabad.
ICT CORNER Interior of the Earth
select full screen mode and play the game

with descriptions
PROCEDURE
Step 1: Open the Browser and type the URL given below (or) Scan the QR Code.
Step 2: Click on the Map to start
Step 3: select full screen mode and play the game with descriptions
Interior of the Earth URL:

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Unit -II
Landforms
Learning Objectives

To know the landforms which are created by river
To describe the landforms which are created by glacial action
To classify the landforms which are produced by wind action
To identify the various landforms about sea wave
To compile the landforms which are produced by the work of a river, glacier, wind and sea
waves
In the earlier class, we have learnt Landforms

that the surface of the earth is not the same
The landscape is being continuously
everywhere. The earth has an infinite variety of
worn away by two processes – weathering
landforms named mountains, plateaus, plains,
and erosion. Weathering is the breaking and
valley etc., Some parts of the lithosphere may
falling apart into small pieces of the rocks on
be rugged and some flat. These landforms are a
the earth’s surface. Erosion is the wearing
result of two processes – the endogenic process
away of the landscape by different agents like
and the exogenic process. The endogenic process
water, wind, ice and sea waves. The eroded
(internal process) leads to the upliftment and
material is carried away by water, wind, etc. and
sinking of the earth’s surface at several places.
eventually deposited. This process of erosion
The exogenic process (external process) is the
and deposition create different landforms on
continuous wearing down and rebuilding of the
the surface of the earth.
land surface.
River
Gradation is the process of levelling
of highlands through erosion and filling up of The water flowing from its source to river
lowlands through deposition. mouth, along a definite course is called a River.
Rivers generally originate from a mountain or hill.
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River Land forms

The place of origin of the river is known as its Falling of river water over a vertical
Source. The place where it joins a lake or sea or step in the river bed is called waterfall. It is
an ocean is known as the River mouth. formed when the soft rocks are removed by
The running water in the river erodes the erosion. E.g. Coutrallam falls across the river
landscape, which creates a steep-sided valley like Chittar in Tamil Nadu.
the letter ‘V’ known as ‘V’ shaped valley.
The highest waterfall is
Angel Falls of Venezuela in
South America. The other
waterfalls are Niagara Falls
located on the border between
Canada and USA in North America and
Victoria Falls on the borders of Zambia
and Zimbabwe in Africa.
‘V’ shaped valley Plunge pool is a hollow feature at the base
of a waterfall which is formed by cavitation.
Tributary: A stream or river Alluvial fan is a deposition of sediment
that flows into and joins a main occurs at which the river enters a plain or the
river. foot-hills.
Distributary: A stream that

branches off and flows away from a main stream.
(4) Waterfall retreats upstream
Hard rock (2) Overhang collapses
(5) Steep, gorge-like valleys

Soft rock Meanders
(1) Undercutting (3) Plungpool develops As the river enters the plain it twists
and turns forming large bends known as
Meanders. Eg. Meanders along the River
Vellar near Sethiyathope in Cuddalore
District, Tamil Nadu.
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Due to continuous erosion and Sediment

deposit
deposition along the sides of the meander, Lake Distributaries
Meander
the ends of the meander loop comes closer Direction
of flow
and closer. In due course of time the meander
loop cuts off from the river and forms a cut-
off lake, also called an Ox-bow lake.
Sea
Delta
Activity:
Find out the names of a few rivers of the world

that form a delta with the help of the Atlas.
Ox bow lake formation Glacier

A large body of ice moving slowly down a
The term ‘Meander’ slope or valley due to gravity is called a glacier.
has been named on the basis Glaciers are grouped into Mountain or Valley
of Meander River of Asia Glaciers and Continental Glaciers.
Minor (Turkey), it flows Continental Glacier: The glacier covering
through numerous curves and turns. vast areas of a continent with thick ice sheets.
E.g. Antarctica, Greenland
At times the river overflows its banks. This Mountain or Valley Glacier is a stream
leads to the flooding of the neighbouring areas. of ice, flowing along a valley. It usually follows
As the river floods, it deposits layers of fine soil former river courses and are bounded by steep
and other material called sediments along its sides. E.g. The Himalayas and the Alps.
banks. This leads to the formation of a flat fertile Glaciers erode the landscape by levelling
floodplain. The raised banks are called levees. soil and stones to expose the solid rock below.
Cirque is a glacially eroded rock basin, with a
As the river approaches the sea, the speed
of the flowing water decreases and the river steep side wall and steep head wall, surrounding
begins to break up into a number of streams an armchair-shaped depression. E.g. Corrie –
called distributaries. The velocity of the river Scotland (United Kingdom), Kar – Germany.
becomes so slow that it begins to deposit its
load. Each distributary forms its own mouth. Headwall
Glacial
Randkluft
The collection of sediments from all the mouths Bergschrund Ice
Terminal
Headwall gap Moraine
form Delta. Deltas are excellent productive
Zone of
lands. They have more minerals which favour Plucking
cultivation. E.g. Cauvery delta, Ganges delta, Tarn (lake) Zone of

Mississippi delta. will form here
when glacier melts
Abrasion
Formation of a Cirque
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Wind
Have you ever visited a desert? Try to
collect some pictures of sand dunes. An
active agent of erosion and deposition in the
deserts is wind. In deserts you can see rocks
in the shape of a mushroom, commonly called
mushroom rocks.
Cirque
As the ice melts, they get filled up the
cirque with water and become beautiful lakes
in the mountains called as Tarn Lake. When
two adjacent cirques erode towards each
other, the previously rounded landscape is
transformed into a narrow rocky, steep – sided
ridge called Aretes.
Mushroom Rock
Winds erode the lower section of the rock
more than the upper part. Therefore, such
rocks have narrower base and wider top. An
isolated residual hill, standing like a pillar
with rounded tops are called Inselbergs. E.g.
Inselberg in the Kalahari Desert of South
Africa.
Arete
U’ Shaped Valley is found beneath the

glaciers which is deepened and widened by
the lateral and vertical erosion. The material
carried by the glacier such as rocks - big
and small, sand and silt get deposited. These
deposits form glacial moraines.
Inselberg
When the wind blows, it lifts and

transports sand from one place to another.
When it stops blowing the sand falls and gets
deposited in low hill – like structures. These
are called sand dunes. The crescent shaped
Moraine sand dunes are called Barchans.
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Barchans
Coastal Landforms
When the grains of sand are very fine
The erosion and deposition of the
and light, the wind can carry it over very long
sea waves give rise to coastal landforms.
distances. When such sand is deposited in large
Sea Cliffs are steep rock faces formed, when
areas, it is called Loess. Large deposits of loess
the sea waves dash against them. Sea waves
are found in China.
continuously strike at the rocks. Cracks
develop. Over time they become larger and
wider. Thus, hollow like caves are formed on
the rocks. They are called Sea Caves.
Loess
Northern China loess Sea Cliff

deposits are brought from the
Gobi Desert.
Coast
A part of the land adjoining or near the
sea is called the Sea coast. The boundary of Sea cave
a coast, where land meets water is called the As the cavities of sea caves become bigger
Coast line. The coastal areas are subject and bigger only the roof of the caves remains,
to change due to wave erosion and wave thus forming Sea Arches. Further, erosion
deposition. breaks the roof and only walls are left. These
walllike features are called Stacks.
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Lagoon is a shallow stretch of water

partially or completely separated from the
sea. E.g. Chilka lake in Odisha, Pulicat lake
in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh and
Vembanad lake in Kerala are the famous
lagoons in India.
Sea arch and Sea stack

The sea waves deposit sediments of sand
and gravel along the shores forming Beaches.
Sand bar is an elongated deposition of sand Lagoon
or mud found in the sea, almost parallel to the
coast.
WRAP UP
The landscape is being continuously worn
away by weathering and erosion.
River, glacier, wind and sea waves are the
major agents of exogenic forces.
From its source to its mouth, the river is
constantly reshaping the land and giving
rise to different landforms.
Beach and Sand Bar The river begins to break up into a number
of streams called distributaries.
The first longest beach in Deltas are excellent productive lands which
the world is the Miami beach have more minerals.
in South Florida in U.S.A. The
Glacier is large body of ice moving slowly
second longest beach in the
down a slope due to gravity.
world is the Marina beach in Chennai.
Moraines are glacial deposition.
Wind is the active agent of erosion and
deposition in deserts.
The sea waves deposit sediments of sand
and gravel along the shores forming
beaches.
Miami Beach
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Glossary
1. Gradation The process of leveling of highlands through erosion சமநிலைப் படுத்துதல்
and filling up of lowland through deposition.
2 Weathering Breaking and crumbling up of rocks on the earth’s பாறைச் சிதைவு
surface.
3. River mouth The place where the river joins a lake or an ocean. ஆற்று முகத்துவாரம்
4. Tributary A stream or river that flow into and joins a main துணை ஆறு
river.
5. Cavitation Intense erosion due to the surface collapse of air குழிவு
bubbles found in rapid flow of water.
6. Meander Twists and turns forming large bends in the river. ஆற்று வளைவு
7. Delta The large of sediments a fan shaped by river ஆற்றுக் கழிமுகம்
deposition
8. Cirque The arm chair shaped depression with steep wall பனி அரி பள்ளம்
side formed by glacial erosion.
9. Barchans The crescent shaped sand dunes. பிறைவடிவ
மணற்குன்று
10. Lagoon A shallow stretch of water partially separated from காயல்
the sea.
Evaluation
I. Choose the correct answer 4. Large deposits of loess

are found in
1. ____________ is a deposition of river
sediments along the foot-hills. a) USA b) India
a) Plunge pool b) Alluvial fan c) China d) Brazil

5. ____________ are not associated with wave
c) Flood plain d) Delta
erosion
2. Courtallam falls is located across
the____________ river. a) Cliff b) Sea arch c) Stack d) Beaches
a) Cauvery b) Pennar
II. Fill in the blanks
c) Chittar d) Vaigai 1. The process of breaking and crumbling of
3. The landform created by glacial deposition is rocks is ____________.
a) Cirque b) Arete 2. The place where the river joins a lake or a
c) Moraine d) Tarn lake sea is known as ____________.
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3. Inselbergs are found in the ____________ V. Answer the following

desert in South Africa. 1. Define s erosion.
4. A cirque is known as ____________ in 2. What is a plunge pool?
Germany. 3. How are Ox – bow lakes formed?
5. The first longest beach in the world is 4. Name the major landforms formed by
____________. glacial erosion.
5. Give a note on Mushroom rocks.
III. Match the following 6. What is a lagoon? Give an example.
1. Breaking and - Glacier
crumbling of VI Distinguish the following
rocks – 1. Tributary and Distributary
2. Abandoned - Barchans 2. ‘V’ shaped valley and ‘U’ shaped valley
meander loops 3. Continental glacier and Mountain glacier
3. Large body of - Lagoon
moving ice VII Give Reason
4. Crescent shaped - Weathering 1. The ends of the meander loops come closer
sand dunes and closer.
5. Vembanad lake - Oxbow lake 2. Flood plains are very fertile.
3. Sea caves are turn into stacks.
IV. C
onsider the following statement and tick
() the appropriate answer VIII Answer in a paragraph
1. Assertion (A): The deltas are formed near 1. Explain different landforms produced by
the mouth of the river. river erosion.
eason (R) : The velocity of the river
R 2. Describe the landforms associated with
becomes slow when it approaches the sea. wind.
3. How are aretes formed?
a) Both A and R are correct
b) A is correct and R is wrong Activity
c) A is wrong and R is correct 1. Fill in the corresponding columns with
d) Both A and R are wrong reference to the landform features given
Assertion (A): Sea arches in turn become below
Sea Stacks. Landforms
S.No Natural Agents
Erosion Deposition
Reason (R) : Sea Stacks are the results of
1 River
wave deposition.
2 Glacier
a) Both A and R are correct 3 Wind

4 Sea wave
b) A is correct and R is wrong
c) A is wrong and R is correct [Barchan, ‘V’ Shaped valley, Cliff, Arete,
d) Both A and R are wrong Inselberg, Moraine, Alluvial fan, Lagoon]
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2 Crossword Puzzle Down

2. Lagoon in Tamil Nadu
4. Loops along the river course
5. Wave depositional feature
3. Identify any one of the following features near
your home town and write a note on them.
1. Hill
2. Waterfall
3. River (or) stream
4. Beach.
Reference
1. Savindra Singh (2015), Physical Geography,
Pravalika Publications,Allahabad.
2. Rajeev Gupta (2012), Physical Geography,
Sonali Publications, New Delhi.
3. A. Das Gupta, A.N. Kapoor, Physical
Across Geography, S. Chand and Company Ltd,
1. Place of origin of the river. New Delhi.
3. Arm chair shaped glacial landform 4. Nater Singh Raina (2012), Contemporary
6. Glacial Depositional feature Physical Geography, Concept Publishing
7. Vertical drop of water Company Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi.
ICT CORNER Landforms
Through this activity you will know about

different types of land in the world
PROCEDURE:
Step – 1 Open the Browser and type the URL given below (or) Scan the QR Code.
Step - 2 Go to menu and select any types of land (Ex. Glacier)
Step-3 Roll over the red dot on the map to the right to choose a glacier
Landforms URL:
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Unit -III
Population and
Settlement
Learning Objectives
To know the population, races and their classification

To learn about the different religions
To know about the major languages
To know the favourable conditions for settlement
To understand the Rural and Urban settlement
To recognize the classification of settlement
Introduction permanent distinguishing characteristics that

Population Geography is a study of are inherited. The most widely found human
demographic phenomena which includes racial types are based on visual traits such as
natality, morality, growth rates etc., through head shape, facial features nose shape, eye
both space and time. Increase (or) decrease in shape and colour, skin colour, stature, blood
population indicates population distribution groups etc.,
and growth. The study of movements and The major world Human races are
mobility of population is called migration. • Caucasoid (European)
Among the human people from place to place • Negroid (African)
the ancient origin is grouped under major • Mongoloid (Asiatic)
races such us language and religion. • Australoid (Australian)
The Races Causasoid

Race has been defined as a biological The Caucasoid is known as European
grouping within the human species. The race. This group is the one with fair skin and
race is a group of people with more (or) less dark brown eyes, wavy hair and narrow nose.
The Caucasoid are also found in Eurasia.
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dominated by the three Dravidian kingdoms

of the chera, the cholas, and the pandyas.
The Dravidian languages are Tamil, Telugu,
kannada, Malayalam and Tulu almost all the
Dravidians live in the southern part of India.
Religion
Human geography is the Religion means a particular system of
study of Man and his faith and worship, which brings human being
surroundings to the natural with human society. Religion, is a symbol of
environment group identity and a cultural rallying point.
Classification of Religion
Negroid
a) Universalizing Religions
Negroid have the dark eyes, Black skin,
Christianity, Islam and Buddhism.
black wooly hair, wide nose, long head, and
b) Ethnic Religions
thick lips. They are living in different parts of
Judaism, Hinduism and Japanese
Africa.
Shintoism.
Mongoloids c) Tribal or Traditional Religions
The mongoloid race is commonly known Animism, Shamanism and Shaman.

as the Asian-American race. The mongoloid Religion Place of worship
have the light yellow to brown skin, straight Buddhism Vihara
hair, flat face, broad head and medium nose. Christianity Church
Such people are found in Asia and Arctic region Hinduism Temple
Islam Mosque
Jainism Basadi
Australoids
Judaism Synagogue
Australoids have wide nose, curly hair Zorostrianism Agiyari
dark skin, and short in height. They are living in
Language
Australia and Asia.
Language is a great force of
Races of India socialization. Language, either in the written
or oral form, is the most common type of
India is said to be one of the cradle
communication. Language promotes the
lands of human civilization. The ancient Indus
transmission of ideas and the functioning
valley civilization in India was believed to have
of political, economic, social and religious
been of Dravidian origin in northern India.
systems.
The Dravidian people were pushed south when
the Indo-Aryan came in later. South India was
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Languages in the world Settlement

Settlement is a place where people live and
interact through activities such as agriculture,
trading and entertainment. A rural settlement
is a community, involved predominantly in
primary activities such as agriculture, lumbering,
fishing and mining. An urban settlement
engages in predominantly in secondary and
tertiary activities, such as industries, trade and
Languages of India banking. There is often a correlation between
India has many languages and culture. the functions, size of population and population
Each state has its own language though the density. A rural settlement tends to have a small
national language is Hindi, 22 major language population and low population density. Urban
were spoken by about 97 percent population settlement often has a large population size and
of the country. India follows Kashmiri, Urdu, high population density.
Punjabi, Hindi, Rajasthani, Gujarati, Bengali Site and situation refers to the location
and Assamese etc., these language are followed of the actual settlement. The initial choice of a
in North India. The main languages of the site for a settlement depends on how it is useful
for meeting our daily needs, like water supply,
Dravidian family are Tamil, Telugu, Kannada,
availability of farmland, building material and
Malayalam etc., These languages are mainly
fuel etc.,
spoken in southern India.
Old House Types
Date Event
11th July World population day
International mother
21st February
language day
Third Sunday in
World Religious day
January every year
The World cultural diversity
21st May
day
Today usage of language has changed.

It is often used as communicational skill. With
the different means of communication and fast
In the early periods of human settlement,
moving world advancement in technology helps
houses were built using local materials. The
in understanding of different languages very
form of the house was closely related to the
easily with easy access to electronic media along environment. In the agricultural regions,
with its pronunciations. These technologies houses were built with mud walls and the roof
have really brought the world closer.
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was made of stalks of paddy (or) other crops

of grass (or) thatch. Local wood was used to
provide frame for the roof. Such old houses had
wide verandahs and an open air circulation. The
size of the house depended on the economic
status of its inhabitants.
Patterns of Settlements
Settlements also be classified into Compact
settlements and Dispersed settlement
A hierarchy of settlements
Compact settlements Settlements
Compact settlement is also known as

nucleated settlement. In this type large a number
Rural Urban
of houses are built very close to each other such
settlement develop along the river valleys and
fertile plains, In India compact settlements are
Isolated Hamlet Village Small Town City Conurbation
found in the northern plains and the coastal market
plains of peninsular India.
Rural settlement
Dispersed Settlements
Rural settlements are predominantly
Dispersed settlements are generally found located near water bodies such as rivers, lakes,
in the areas of extreme climate, hilly tracts, and springs where water can be easily available.
thick forests, grasslands, areas of extensive People choose to settle near fertile lands suitable
cultivation. In these settlements, houses are for agriculture, along with the provision of
spaced far apart and after interspersed with other basic needs. Hence, they prefer to live
fields. In India this type of human settlement near low lying river valleys and coastal plains
is found in the northern kosi tract, the Ganga suited for cultivation. The availability of
delta ,the Thar Desert of Rajasthan and the foot building materials like wood, stone and clay
hills of Himalayas and the Niligris. near settlements is another advantage, for
settlements to be built.
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Factors Influencing Rural Settlement out along the sides of roads in all directions.e.g.
The Indo – Ganga plains of Punjab and Haryana
• Nature of topography
• Local weather Condition
• Soil and water resources
• Social organisation
• Economic condition
Pattern of Rural Settlement

Star like pattern Circular pattern
The pattern of settlement has been
defined as the relationship between a house or
building to another. A rural settlement pattern Pilgrim settlement
is a function of relief, climate, water supply and Pilgrim settlement may
socio-economic factor. It is broadly classified come up around a place of
under the following patterns, such as Linear, worship(or) any spot with a
Rectangular, Circular, Star like pattern etc., religious significance. E.g. Thiruverkadu
In a Linear settlement, houses are in Tamil Nadu.
arranged along the either side of a road,railway
line, river (or) canal,the edge of a valley,etc., e.g.
Wet Point Settlement
the Himalayas the Alps, the Rockies.
A wet point is a site with reliable supply of
water from wells, tank, river, spring (or) pond
in an area.
Linear settlement
The rectangular settlements are almost

Dry Point Settlement
straight, meeting each other at right angles.
Such a settlement is found in plain areas (or) A dry Point settlement is located in low-
inter montane plain. E.g.,Sutlej. Houses built lying areas in the regions of excessive dampness.
around a central area are known as Circular Dry point settlements are not affected by
pattern of settlements. Such settlement develop flooding, due to the landscape and the source of
around lakes and tanks. The Star like pattern of water. Such settlements are found in the coastal
settlement develops on the sites and places plains of Kerala and deltas along the east coast
where several roads converge and houses spread of India.
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Urban Settlements E.g. Canton, Tokyo, Delhi, Mumbai are some

of the examples of megacities.
The settlements in which most of the people
are engaged in secondary and tertiary activities
are known as urban settlements. In other words, World Health Organization
urban is related to cities and towns. The word (WHO) suggests that among
urban is often used in terms of town, city, mega other things a healthy city
city, conurbation, megalopolis. must have
• A Clean” and “Safe” environment
Classification of Urban Settlements • Meets the basic needs of “All” its

The definition of urban area varies from inhabitants
are country to another. Some of the common • Involves the “Community” in local

basis of classification are government
• Size of population • Provides easily accessible “Health

• Occupational structure service.
• Administration
Town Megalopolis
Town is a general name The word megalopolis is given for a large

for an urban place, usually a settlement meeting conurbation, when two or more large cities
a prescribed minimum population threshold. whose total population exceeds ten million. The
Population more than 5000 people. Based on region made up of cities between Boston and
the function that cities perform they can be Washington D.C is a well-known megalopolis.
classified into the following types of towns, such In India, Kolkata is the largest urban area which
as administrative, cantonment, academic etc., is a megalopolis. Gandhinagar, Surat, Vadodara,
Rajput in Gujarat are the important megalopolis
City cities in India.
The term City is generally applied to
Conurbation
large urban places with no strict definitions
to separate if from smaller town. City is a A Conurbation is a region comprising of a
nucleated settlement which multifunctional number of cities, large town, and other urban
in character, including an established central areas that through population growth and
business district. In India an urban place with physical expansion have merged to form one
more than one lakh population is considered as continuous urban (or) industrially developed
a city (Population more than 1,00,000). area. West Midland in England, the Ruhr
in Germany, Randstad in the Netherlands
Mega city are example of conurbations. Mumbai in
A mega city is a very large city typically with Maharashtra, Gurgaon, Faridabad in Haryana,
a population of more than 10 million people. Noida in Uttar Pradesh are the conurbation
A mega city can be a single metropolitan area. cities of India.
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Satellite Town Vellore, Coimbatore, Thoothukudi, Dindigul

and Erode.
Rural Urban
Rural areas have Urban areas have
p
redominantly domination of secondary
primary activities and tertiary activities
(agriculture) (Industries)
A satellite town is a town designed to house Sparsely populated Densely populated
the over population of a major city, but is located Villages and hamlet Cities and towns
well beyond the limits of that city. Satellite
Agriculture works Non Agricultural works
towns are generally located outside the rural
Simple and relaxed Fast and complicated life
urban fringe. In India most satellite towns are
life
purely residential in character. Satellite towns
occasionally present a look of twin towns such
Wrap up
as Dehri and Dalmianager in Rohtas district of
Bihar. They may be connected with roads. For Races has been defined as a biological
e.g. Patna, Barauni, Varanasi and Hajipur. grouping within the human species,
distinguished or classified according to
Smart City genetically transmitted differences
Caucasoid (European) Negroid (African)
Mangoloid (Asiatic) Australoid (Australia)
are the major classification of races
Religion is classified into universalizing
Ethnic and Tribal religion
Language is a cultural form of enduring
value and a culture can survive with the
presence of language only
Settlement is defined as a place in which
people live and carryout various activities
In an urban region, a city which is very Settlement may be classified on basis of
much advanced in terms of infrastructure, occupation as rural (village) and Urban
real estate, communication and market (town)
availability is called a Smart City. The first ten
Compact settlements develops along river
smart cities of India are Bhubaneshwar, Pune,
valleys and infertile plains
Jaipur, Surat, Ludhiana, Kochi, Ahmedabad,
Solapur, New Delhi and Udaipur. Tamil Nadu Dispersed settlement are generally found
has 12 major cities to be transformed as smart in the areas of extreme climates, hill
cities. They are Chennai, Madurai, Tirunelveli, tracks, thick forest, grassland and in poor
Tiruchirappalli ,Thanjavur, Tiruppur, Salem, agricultural land.
Smart city is a city which very much
advanced in terms of infrastructure.
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4. __________ towns are generally located

Exercises outside the rural Urban fringe.
5. __________Settlement Come up around a
place of Worship
I. Choose the correct
answer
III. A. Match the following
1.
Caucasoid race is also
known as __________ race A B
1. Caucasoid – Asian - American
a) European b)
2. Negroid – Australia
Negroid
3. Mongoloid – European
c) Mangoloid e) Australoid
4. Australoid - African
2.
__________ Race is Known as Asian -
American Race
B. Match the following
a) Caucasoid b) Negroid
A B
c) Mongoloid d) Australoid
1. Sutlej-Ganga
3. The official language of India is __________ pain – Dispersed settlement
a) Marathi b) Tamil 2. Nilgris – Star like pattern
c) English d) Hindi 3. South India – Rectangular pattern
4.
Rural settlements are located near 4. Seacoast – Compact settlement
___________ 5. Haryana – Circular settlement
a) Water bodies b) Hilly areas

IV. Consider the following statement
c) coastal areas d) desert areas
and (√) Tick the appropriate answer
5.
Arrange the following in terms of size
1) City 2) Megalopolis 3) Metropolis 1. Assertion (A): There are numerous languages
4) Conurbation spoken in the world
a) 4,1,3,2 b) 1,3,4,2 Reason (R): The linguistic diversity in the
c) 2,1,3,4 d) 3,1,2,4 world is vast.
a) A and R are correct and A explains R.
II. Fill in the blanks b) A and R are correct but A does not explain R.
c) A is incorrect but R is correct.
1. The Bushmen is found mainly in
d) Both A and R are incorrect.
___________ desert in South Africa
2. Lingustic stock is a group of ___________ 2. Assertion A: Thiruverkadu in Tamil Nadu is
family sharing features and its origin an example for pilgrim settlement
3. In __________ settlements, where most of Reason (R): Iron and steel industry is located
the people are engaged in secondary and there
tertiary activities
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a) R is the correct explanation of A 2. Write about the main features of religious

b) R is not the correct explanation of A life.
c) A is wrong and R is correct a) 3. What are the factors influencing rural
d) A and R are wrong settlement?
V. Circle the odd one out 4. What are types of rural settlement? Explain
1. Fishing, lumbering, agriculture, banking any three.
2. Himalayas Alps Rocky Ganga

X. Activity
3. Chennai, Madurai, Tirunelveli,
Kanchipuram Analyze
VI. Answer the following 1 Where do you live? Rural / Urban

1. What are the classification of Races? Name the pattern
2
of settlement
2. What is language?
Sources of water
3. Describe the classification of religion. 3 available in your
4. Define settlement area
What is the
5. On what basis Urban settlements are 4 i mportant activity
classified? of your locality
6. Write a note on smart city Name the types of
5
transport available
VII. Give reason
Reference
1. India has a huge crucible racial mixing
races since pre historic times 1. Dr. S.D Maurya (2016) cultural Geography
sharda pustak Bhawan publication,
2. Mumbai is a mega city
Allahabad.
3. Himalayas have dispersed settlement.
2. R.Y. Singh (2007) Geography of settlements
VIII. Distinguish between Rawat publications, New Delhi
1. Physical Geography and Human Geography 3. Majid Husain (2002) Human Geography
Rawat publications Jaipur and New Delhi.
2. Language and Religion
3. Negroid and Mangoloid
4. City and town
5. Urban settlement and rural settlement
IX. Answer the following in a paragraph

1. Write about the four major classification of
races.
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Equality
Learning Objectives
To understand the meaning of Equality

To know the importance of Equality
To learn the different types of Equality
To know the various Articles of our constitution that have guranteed Equality
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Introduction: Kinds of Equality

Nature has made man inequal in colour, Social equality
height, talent, physical strength etc., and the
natural inequalities can never be rectified.
Even the twins looking like the similar are not
equal in their abilities. Man made inequalities
on the basis of caste, money religion etc can
be rectified. It is universally accepted that
people are differed in their capacity, ability,
attitude etc but at the same time, it is also
Social equality means that all citizen are entitled
accepted that they should be given equal
to enjoy equal status in society. There should
opportunities for the development of their
not be any discrimination of caste, creed, colour
skills and talents.
and race. All should have equal opportunity to
What is Equality? develop their personality and to complete goals.
Equality is ensuring individuals or groups Civil Equality
that are not treated differently or less
Civil equality is enjoyment of civil rights by all
favourably on the basic of specific protected
citizen. There should not be any discrimination
characteristic, including areas of race, gender,
of superior or inferior, the rich or the poor,
disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation
caste or creed. Equal rights should be available
and age.
to all the persons and nobody should be denied
According to Prof Laski “Equality does not enjoyment of any rights. Rule of law is in force
mean identity of treatment, the sameness in England and in the eyes of law all are equal
of reward. It means first of all absence of and equal treatment is given to all by the rule of
social privilege, on the second it means that law. In India the same rule of law is followed.
adequate opportunities are laid upon to all”.
Importance of Equality Rule of law was advocated by

A.V.Dicey, the British legal luminary.
Equality is a powerful moral and political
ideal that has inspired and guided human
society for many centuries. The concept of Political Equality
equality invokes the idea that all human
All the democratic countries including India
beings have equal worth regardless of their
have guaranteed the political rights to all
caste, colour, gender, race or nationality. The
citizens. It includes
democratic ideals such as liberty, equality etc
are meaningful and effective only when they Right to vote
are implemented with justice.
Right to hold public Office
Right to criticise the government
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not mean that women and men have to become

the same, but that their rights, responsibilities
and opportunities will not depend on whether
they are born male or female.Gender Equality is
the equal right of both men and women to have
access to opportunities and resources. They
have right to participate in the economic sphere
and make important decisions. Women with
their talent and hard work have proved that
their ability is not less than men in any aspect.
Nowadays, women are successfully working in
many fields like Border security force, Indian
Air Force, etc. For the uplift of women 50%
Citizens should have equal opportunity reservation has been given for women in local
to actively participate in the political life. These bodies.
rights can be enjoyed through the Universal
UNICEF says Gender Equality “means
Adult Franchise. In India the voting right is
that women and men, and girls and boys, enjoy
given to all the citizens who has attained 18years
the same rights, resources, opportunities and
of age without any discriminations. India is the
prolictions. It does not require that girls and
first country to give right to vote to women from
boys, or women and men, be same, or that they
the very first general election held in the year
be treated exactly alike.”
1952. In Switzerland the right to vote is given to
women in 1971. Any person who has completed As of 2017, gender equality is the fifth of
the age of 25 years can contest in the election. seventeen sustainable development goals of the
Right to criticise the government is also very United Nations.
important right and the people can express their
resentment through demonstrations. The value Efforts were made by many social
of the vote of the Prime Minister and value of activists from the 19th century onwards.
vote of common man in general election is same The noted champions of this cause were
which denotes political equality. Raja Rammohan Roy, Ishwar chandra
Vidyasagar Dayanand Saraswati,
Gender Equality
Mahadev Govind Ranade, Tarabai
All human beings, both men and women, are Shinde, Begum Rokeya Sakhawat
free to develop their personal abilities and Hussain. They worked hard to get equal
make choices without any limitations. woman status to the women.
were not given equal rights and they were
considered as weak as compared to man and Human dignity
they were placed in a secondary position to
Dignity means self – respect. Human dignity is
men. They should be treated equally. It does
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other fondamental rights derive. Dignity is the We can promote equality by

quality of being honourable, noble and excellent.
Treating all fairly
Every human being should be regarded as a very
valuable member of the community. Creating an inclusive culture
Ensuring equal access to opportunities
Equality of Opportunity and Education
Enabling to develop full potential
All the individuals should have similar chances
Making laws and policies
to receive education. They should have similar
opportunities to develop their personality.We Education.
need equality to get equal treatment in society. If Conclusion
we treat equality we can earn respet and dignity.
India is a the largest democratic country in the
Equality in Indian constitution world. Equality and justice are the pillars of
democracy. Justice can be achieved when people
Almost the constitution all the countries in
are treated equality. Equality is so important
the world have guaranteed equality. Likewise,
because it preserves the dignity of an individual.
the constitution of India has also guaranteed
Equality is an important principle for a society
equality to all citizens by providing Articles
to function.
form 14-18.
Summary
Article 14 – guarantees to all the people
equality before law. Liberty and Equality are the two fundamental
concepts of democracy.
Article 15 – deals with the prohibition
All people should be equal before law and
of discrimination.
everybody should be given equal chance
Article 16 – provides equality of and opportunity to participate in political
opportunity in matters relating to life.
employment. Civil equality implies equality of all before
Article 17 – abolishes the practice of law.
untouchability . Gender equality means both the men and
women should be treated equally.
Article 18 - abolishes the titles conferred
to citizen. The various laws programmes of the
government aim at gender equality.
Equality before law and equal protection of law

have been further strengthened in the Indian
constitution under Article 21.
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Glossary
1. Equality absence of any privilege to anybody சமத்துவம்
2. Rule of law rule based on law சட்டத்தின் ஆட்சி
3. Monarchy government by a single person முடியாட்சி
4. Privileges special concessions சலுகைகள்
5. Discrimination difference பாகுபாடு
4. Inequality created by man on the basis of

Evaluation
caste, money, religion etc is called as____
a. Natural inequality
b. Manmade inequality
c. Economic inequality
I. Choose the correct answer d. Gender inequality
1. Which one of the following does not come 5. In Switzerland, the right to vote is given to
under Equality? women in the year
a. Non discrimination on the basis of a. 1981 b. 1971
birth, caste, religion, race, colour, gender. c. 1991 d. 1961
b. Right to contest in the election.
c. All are treated equal in the eyes of law. II. Fill in the blanks
d. Showing inequality between rich and 1. Civil equality implies equality of all before
poor. _________.
2. Which one of the following is comes under 2. The Indian constitution deals about the
political Equality? Right to equality from Article _______ to
a. Right to petition the government and _______.
criticize public policy. 3. Right to contest in the election is a _______
b. Removal of inequality based on race, Right.
colour, sex and caste.
c. All are equal before the law. 4. Equality means, absent of ________
d. Prevention of concentration of wealth in privileges.
the hands of law. III. Give short answer
3. In India, right to vote is given to all the 1. What is Equality?
citizens at the age of ____________
2. Why is gender Equality needed?
a. 21 b. 18 c. 25 d. 31
3. What is civil Equality?
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IV.Answer in detail
1 Write about the importance of Equality.
2. What is political Equality?
3. How does the Constitution of India protect the Right to Equality?
HOTs
How can we eliminate inequality at school level?
I.Life Skills
Write the correct answer.
Enumeration of Different types of equality Type of equality

1. There should not be any discrimination
among the citizens on the basis of status,
caste, colour, creed and rank, etc.
2. Equality of all before the law.
3. Right to vote, right to hold public
office and right to criticize the
government.
4. My ability is not less than men in any
aspect.
Reference books
1. Eddy Asirvatham, Misra, K.K, Political Theory, S.Chand & Company, New Delhi, 2004.
2. Agarwal, R.C, Political Theory, S.Chand & Company, New Delhi, 2009.
3. Kapur, A.C. Principles of Political Science, S.Chand & Company, New Delhi, 2000.
4. Johari, J.C, Contemporary Political Theory, Sterling Publishers, New Delhi, 2000.
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Unit -II
Political Parties
Learning Objectives
To define what political party is and to understand the importance of

the political party
To know the role and function of a political party
To understand the party system in India and the role of opposition
party
Student Siva : Good morning Mam. May I come in?

Teacher Ms.Aadhi: Good morning Siva. Always you will be on time. Why are you so late today?
Siva: Sorry mam. I was delayed due to a procession.
Ms. Aadhi: What is it about? Who arranged this procession?
Siva : My uncle said “That is the work of the political party”.
Ms. Aadhi: Oh. I see!
Siva : What is political party mam? Why are they doing so?
Ms. Aadhi: Wait. Today I am going to teach about political parties. Let us know all
about that.
In earlier times, emperors and kings ruled India. The king was the supreme head of the Legislative,
Executive and Judiciary branches. Governance was in the hands of one person. The welfare of the
people depended on the ruler. People had no rights to do against the ruler. Later foreign powers made
India as their colonies. The colonies became states after Independence was declared.
In 1950 India became a democratic country. A vibrant democracy needs a strong political party
system. Party System is a modern phenomenon. In a democracy people are able to voice their opinions
on any subject.
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What are Political Parties? A party is recognized if

it has been engaged in political activity for
Political parties are the voluntary associations of
five years.
individuals with broad ideological identity who
agree on some policies, formulate an agenda its candidates secure at least six percent of
and programme for the society. Political parties total votes in the last general election.
seek to implement their policies by winning Characteristics of Political Parties
people’s support through election. Parties vary
in size and in the ways they organize themselves Political parties
as well as in their policies. consist a group of persons of common goals
Any political party has three basic components and shared values.
the leader have its own ideology and programme.
the active members capture power only by constitutional means.
the followers endeavour to promote the national interest

and national welfare.
Importance of political parties
Party ‘manifesto’
Political parties are the backbone of democracy.
Parties are not part of the formal arrangement During the campaign
of a government but they are essential elements before election, the
to form the government. They formulate public candidates announce the
opinion. They serve as intermediaries between programmes and policies that their
the citizen and the policy makers. party will undertake if voted to power.
Provide
loyal opposition ,
accountability
& stability
Nominate
Select and nominate
individuals to elected
office Organize
Organize political campaign,
rallies and announcement
of Manifesto to win
Functions public office
of the
Political Parties Inspire
Put forward different
policies and programmes
for the welfare of the people
Co -ordinate
Connect the society and the
state. co-ordinate among
members elected to office
Govern
Form and run the
government and
develop public policy
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Types of Party System Party system in India

There are three major types of party system. Countries that follow a federal system have two
Single Party System: a system in which a kinds of parties. India’s party system originated
single political party has the right to form in the late 19th century. In fact India has the
the government. Single party is existed in the largest number of political parties in the world.
communist countries such as China. North In India we find the existence of political
Korea and Cuba. parties at three levels. They are National
Bi – Party System: In Bi –Party system the parties, Regional parties, and Registered but
power is usually shared between two parties. Of unrecognised parties (independent candidates).
the two parties one becomes the ruling party Every party in the country has to register with
and the other becomes opposition. eg Bi-Party Election Commission.
system can be seen in U.K. (the Labour Party
Election Commission –
and the Conservative Party) and in U.S.A (the
Statutory body
Republican Party and the Democratic Party)
T h e
Multi – Party System
Election
When the competition for power is among Commission of India
three or more parties, the system is known as is an autonomous,
multi party system. This type of party system constitutional
is in existence in India, France, Sweden and authority responsible for administering
Norway etc. elections. Its head quarter is located in
New Delhi.
TO FORM A POLITICAL PA
HOW RTY?
Must have atleast Must write a

Must get registered
100 members. Each member Party Constitution
with
needs to hold a
Election Commission
voting card.
of India
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Criteria for Recognition

The Election Commission of India has some criteria for the recognition of political parties in India.
Regional / State Independent

National Parties Parties candidate
A candidate who
A party that secures A party that secures wishes to contest in
atleast 6% of the valid atleast 6%of the either of the
votes in Lok sabha valid votes in the
election or assembly state legislative Parliamentary, State
elections in four states. assembly election. Assembly but does
they must win one
not have an
They must win 4 seats
in Lok sabha from any Lok Sabha seat for affliation with the
every 25 seats or
State/States.
atleast 2 seats in
other parties, may
Legislative assembly. contest the election
It has to win 2% of needs to win a as an Independent
seats in Lok sabha
from atleast 3
minimum of 3% of candidate.
the total number of
different states in the seats in Legislative
latest general election. Assembly.

Recognized parties Majority Party
Parties that fulfill these criteria are called
The Political Party whose number of candidates
recognized parties. They are given a unique
elected is more than the others is called the
symbol by the Election Commission.
majority party. The Majority Party forms and
A registered but unrecognized political runs the government. They select and appoint
party cannot contest election on its own symbol. their ministers to run the government. They play
This party has to choose one symbol form free a decisive role in making laws for the country.
symbol 'poll panel' announced by the Election
Commission.
Free symbols ‘Poll panel’

As per the Election Symbols order 1968,
symbols are either reserved or free.
• A reserved symbol is meant for a
recognized political party.
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• A free symbol is reserved for Minority Party
unrecognized party.
Those with lesser number of elected candidates
are called the minority party.
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Opposition Party In a Multiparty system a single party sometimes

may not secure the majority required to form
The party which gets second largest number
the government. In such a case, some parties
of seats next to the majority party in the
join together to form the government. Such
election is called the Opposition party. An
government is called Coalition Government.
effective opposition is very essential for the
successful operation of the democracy. They Electoral Symbols and its importance
are as important as that of ruling party. They
An electoral symbol is a standardised symbol
check the autocratic tendencies of the ruling
allocated to a political party. They play an
party. They critically examine the policies and
important role in elections. They can be
bills introduced by the government. They raise
easily identified, understood, remembered
their voice on the failures and wrong policies.
and recognized by the voters. The Election
They highlight important issues which are not
commission has stopped allotting animals
acted upon the Government. The leader of the
as symbols. The only exceptions are the lion
opposition party enjoys the rank of Cabinet
and the elephant. The symbol of nationally
Minister.
recognized parties is standard throughout
Coalition Government India. That symbol will not be allotted to any
other party or individual.
State parties are allotted to certain symbols
that no other party can use the symbol in that
particular state but which different parties in
different states can use the same symbol. (e.g
Shiv Sena in Maharashtra and Jharkhand Mukti
Morsha in Jharkhand use bow and arrow as
their symbol).
National Party Regional /State Party

National parties are political parties which Regional parties are political parties
participate in different elections all over India. which participate in different elections
but only within one state.
It should be strong enough in at least four states. It should be strong enough in at least
one or two states.
It has an exclusive symbol throughout the A symbol is reserved for it in the state
country. in which it is recognized. But the same
symbol can be allotted to different
parties in different states.
It resolves State, National and International It promotes regional and state interest.
issues.
Both National and Regional parties trigger the growth of the nation and work for the welfare of the
people.
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Summary
Modern age is an age of mass society and of large population and party system is a modern
phenomenon.
A group of people with broad common interest who organize to win elections, control government
and thereby influence government policies.
There are three major types of party system (i.e.) single party system, Bi - party system, and Multi
- party system.
In India we have Multi – party system.
Individual citizen who are not members of a party may also be elected. They are known as
Independents.
Election Commission is responsible for free and fair elections in India.
Glossary
1. Democracy Government by the people ஜனநாயகம்
2. Election manifesto a public declaration of policies and தேர்தல் அறிக்கை
aims by political parties
3. Opposition party a party opposing to the other parties எதிர்க்கட்சி
4. Federal system system of government in which several கூட்டாட்சி அமைப்பு
states form a unity but remain inde-
pendent in internal affairs
5. Election commis- a body for implementation of election தேர்தல் ஆணையம்
sion procedures
6. Electoral symbols symbols allocated to a political party தேர்தல் சின்னங்கள்
7. Cabinet Minister member of a parliament or legislative அமைச்சர்
assembly cabinet
2. Which system of government does India

Evaluation
have?
a) Single–party system
b) B1-party system
c) Multi-party system
I. Choose the correct answer: d) None of these
1. What is meant by B1-party system? 3. Recognition of a political party is accorded
a. Two parties run the government. by ___________.
b. Two members run a party.
a) The Election commission
c. Two major political parties contest
b) The president
election.
d. None of these.
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c) The supreme court IV Consider the following statements:

d) A committee Tick ( ) the appropriate answer
4. Political parties are generally formed on 1. Which of the following statement is/are
the basic of ____________. correct?
a) Religious principles a) Every party in the country has to register
b) Common interest with the election commission.
c) Economic principles b) The commission treats all the parties
d) Caste equally.
c) Election commission allots a separate
5. Single-party system is found in ________.
symbol for recognized parties.
a) India
d) All the above.
b) U.S.A
2. Assertion: Majority party plays a decisive
c) France
role in making laws for the country.
d) China
Reason: The number of candidates elected
II Fill in the blanks: is more than the others in the election.
1. ________form the back bone of democracy. a. R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Every party in our country has to register b. R is not the correct explanation of A.
with __________________. c. R is wrong A is correct.
3. Political parties serve as intermediaries d. A and R are wrong.
between the -----------------and-----------
V Answer in one or two sentences:
4. A registered but ------------------ political
party cannot contest election on its own 1. What are the basic components of a
symbol. political party?
5. The leader of the opposition party enjoys 2. Name the three major types of party
the rank of _______________. system.
3. Name the countries which follow Bi – party
III Match the following:
system.
A B 4. Write a note on Coalition Government.
1. Democracy criticize the
VI Answer the following :
government policies
2.Election forms the government 1. Write any four functions of political party?
commission 2. When is a political party recognized as a
3. Majority party rule of the people National Party?
4.Opposition free and fair election
party
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VII HOTs: VIII Activity:

1. Is political party necessary for a democratic 1. Write an election manifesto (if you were a
country? party leader).
2. Give any three names of National party,
Regional party, and Registered but
unrecognized party.
ICT CORNER
ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA
This activity enables the students to know

about the Election Commission of India
PROCEDURE :
Step 1: Open the Browser and Install the URL link given below
Step 2: Select “Election India” (Eg: Parties) to get a brief information about “National
Parties”
Step 3: Click the Menu button and select any title (E.g Leaders) to view about the leaders
profile
Step 4: Touch the menu button and select “Dash board” to know about the status Of
upcoming elections and National parties
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
URL:
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=election (or) scan the QR Code

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Production
Learning Objectives

To know the meaning of production
To understand the types of production
To know the types of factors of production
To understand the characteristics of factors of production
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One day Yazhini and Josphine were sitting in a park near their house and eating sugarcane.
At that time yazhini’s uncle Raja from the town came there.
On seeing them eating sugarcane he asked, “Dear children, do you know what are the products
produced from the sugarcane?.
Both of them thought for a while and said, ‘uncle , they make sugar’.
Uncle : You are right. Do you know how they produce sugar for our consumption?.
Yazhini : No uncle. But if you tell us we will know about it uncle.
Uncle : Ok. I shall tell you and you in turn must tell your friends about it.
Yazhini and Josphine : Ok uncle, thank you.
He began saying, sugarcane is produced in agricultural field. This is the Primary production
. To get sugar, we take sugarcane to the sugar factories, using the machine we produce sugar. This
is Secondary production. So the sugar industries are known as secondary sector and generally
described as manufacturing and construction industries,and the industries in the tertiary sector
produce all those services which enable the finished goods to be put in the hands of consumers.
These industries include traders, banking, insurance, etc..
Production is the process of changing the raw materials into finished product. Here the factors
of production is the input like, sugarcane, machinery, labours, etc. and sugar is the output. Now,
let us learn about production and the various factors are included in production like land, labour,
capital and entrepreneur and its characteristics in detail.
Yazhini and Josphine : Ok uncle.
There are two main activities in an economy, Meaning of Production

production and consumption. Similarly there are
Production is a process of combining
two kinds of people, producers and consumers.
various material inputs and immaterial inputs
Well-being is made possible by efficient
in order to make something for consumption
production and by the interaction between
(the output). It is the act of creating an output,
producers and consumers. In the interaction,
a good or service which has value and
consumers can be identified in two roles both of
contributes to the utility of individuals.
which generate well-being. Consumers can be
both customers of the producers and suppliers to Production in economics refers to the
the producers. The customers’ well-being arises creation of those goods and services which
from the commodities they are buying and the have exchange value. It means the creation of
suppliers’ well-being is related to the income utilities. Utility means want satisfying power of
they receive as compensation for the production a product. Utilities are in the nature of form
inputs they have delivered to the producers. utility, time utility and place utility.
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Cotton Cloth
Types of Utility
Form utility
If the physical form of a commodity
is changed, its utility may increase.
Eg. Cotton increases, if it is converted
into clothes.
Place utility Transportation
If a commodity is transported from

one place to another,
its utility may increase.
Eg. If rice transported to
Tamilnadu to Kerala,
its utility will be more.
Warehouse
Time utility
If the commodity is stored for future usage,
its utility may increase.
Eg. Agricultural commodities like Paddy,
Wheat, etc. are stored for the regular uses of
consumersthroughout the year.
Mining Forestry
Indian Economy is a Mixed
Economy. Private and Public
Sector are existing together.
Types of Production
There are three types of production
1. Primary production
2. Secondary Production
3. Tertiary or Service Production
1. Primary Production
Agriculture
Primary production is carried out by
‘extractive’ industries like agriculture, forestry,
2. Secondary Production
fishing, mining and oil extraction. These
industries are engaged in such activities as This includes production in
manufacturing industry, turning out
extracting the gifts of nature from the earth’s
semi-finished and finished goods from raw
surface, from beneath the earth’s surface and
materials and intermediate goods, conversion of
from the oceans.
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flour into bread or iron ore into finished steel. 3. Tertiary Production
They are generally described as manufacturing
Industries in the tertiary sector produce
and construction industries, such as the
all those services which enable the finished goods
manufacture of cars, furnishing, clothing and
to be put in the hands of consumers. In fact, these
chemicals, as also engineering and building.
services are supplied to the firms in all types of
industry and directly to consumers. Examples
cover distributive traders, banking, insurance,
transport and communications. Government
services, such as law, administration, education,
health and defence, are also included.
Defence
Engineering & Building
Banking Education
Cotton Industry The most to the Gross

Domestic Product of our
country is contributed by
the tertiary sector.
Example: Primary sector and Secondary
sector Production
Factors of Production
Cotton (Primary sector) – Cotton Human activity can be broken down
Industry (Secondary Sector) = Cloth into two components, production and
Production consumption. When there is production, a
process of transformation takes place. Inputs
Iron ore (Primary sector) – Iron Industry
are converted into an output. The inputs are
(Secondary sector) = Material Production
classified and referred to as land, labour, and
Wheat flour (Primary sector) – Bread capital. Collectively the inputs are called factors
Factory (Secondary Sector) = Food of production.
Production When the factors of production are
combined in order to produce something, a
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fourth factor is required. Goods and services

do not produce themselves but need some
conscious thought process in order to plan
and implement manufacture. This thought
process is often called Entrepreneurship and
Organization.
Factors of production
1. Primary Factors and
2. Derived Factors.
Sea
Primary factors are land and labour.
These are naturally given and without them no
goods can be produced.

Derived factors are Capital and
Organization. These derived factors, when
combined with the primary factors of
production, raise total production.
FACTORS OF PRODUCTION
Land
Land Labour Capital Organization
Characteristics of Land
1. Land is a Free Gift of Nature
Land
Man has to make efforts in order to
Land as a factor of production refers
acquire other factors of production. But to
to all those natural resources or gifts of nature
acquire land no human efforts are needed. Land
which are provided free to man. It includes
is not the outcome of human labour. Rather, it
within itself several things such as land surface,
existed even long before the evolution of man.
air, water, minerals, forests, rivers, lakes, seas,
mountain, climate, and weather. Thus, land 2. Land is fixed in supply
includes all things that are not made by man. The total quantity of land does not
undergo any change. It is limited and cannot be
Land : Land can take on various increased or decreased with human efforts. No
forms,from agricultural land to alteration can be made in the surface area of land.
commercial real estate to the resources 3. Land is imperishable

available from a particular piece of Land. All man-made things are perishable and
these may even go out of existence. But land is
indestructible. Thus it cannot go out of existence.
It is not destructible.
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4. Land is a Primary Factor of Production:

In any kind of production process,
we have to start with land. For example, in
industries, it helps to provide raw materials, and
in agriculture, crops are produced on land.
5. Land is Immovable:
It cannot be transported from one place
to another. For instance, no portion of India’s
surface can be transported to some other Machinery Work
country.
6. Land has some Original Indestructible
Powers
There are some original and
indestructible powers of land, which a man
cannot destroy. Its fertility may be varied but it
cannot be destroyed completely.
7. Land Differs in Fertility
Fertility of land differs on different
pieces of land. One piece of land may produce Physical Work
more and the other less.
As a gift of nature, the initial supply
price of land is zero. However, when used in
production, it becomes scarce. Therefore, it
fetches a price accordingly.
Labour
Labour is the human input into the
production process. Alfred Marshall defines Mind Work
labour as, ‘the use of body or mind, partly or
wholly, with a view to secure an income apart Characteristics of Labour
from the pleasure derived from the work’
• Labour is more perishable than other factors
of production. It means labour cannot be
Adamsmith is
stored. The labour of an unemployed worker
known as Father of
is lost forever for that day when he does not
Economics and his
work. Labour can neither be postponed nor
Economics is wealth
accumulated for the next day. It will perish.
Economics.He wrote two
Once time is lost, it is lost forever.
classic works,"The Theory of Moral
sentiments(1759)",and "An inquiry into •
Labour is an active factor of production.
the nature and causes of the wealth of Neither land nor capital can yield much
Nations (1776)". without labour.
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•
Labour is not homogeneous. Skill and
dexterity vary from person to person.
•
Labour cannot be separated from the
labourer.
• Labour is mobile. Man moves from one

place to another from a low paid occupation
to a high paid occupation.
Bike Manufacturing Unit
•
Individual labour has only limited
Example : A Tailor stitches a shirt in
bargaining power. He cannot fight
full. In the case of Garments exporters, cutting
with his employer for a rise in wages or
of cloth, stitching of hands, body, collars, holes
improvement in work-place conditions.
However, when workers combine to form for buttons, stitching of buttons etc., are done
trade unions, the bargaining power of independently by different workers. Therefore,
labour increases. they are combining the parts into a whole shirt.
Division of Labour
The concept ‘Division of Labour’ was
introduced by the Adam Smith in his book ‘An
enquiry into the nature and causes of wealth of
nations’.
Division of labour means dividing the

Tailor
process of production into distinct and several
component processes and assigning each
component in the hands of a labour or a set of
labourers, who are specialists in that particular
process.
Garments
Activity:
Students are asked to visit the nearest private

tailoring shop and Garments Export Industry.
Teacher and students are to discuss about the

process of making dresses in the tailoring
Car Manufacturing Unit shop and Garments Export Industry.
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Merits of division of labour

• It improves efficiency of labour when labour
repeats doing the same tasks.
• Facilities the use of machinery in production,
resulting in inventions. Ex. More’s Telegraphic
Codes.
• Time and Materials are put to the best and
Machinery
most efficient use.
Demerits of division of labour

• Repetition of the same task makes labour to
feel that the work is monotonous and stale. It
kills the humanity in him.
• Narrow specialization reduces the possibility
of labour to find alternative avenues of
employment. This results in increased
unemployment. Factory
• Reduce the growth of handicrafts and the
Forms of capital
worker loses the satisfaction of having made
a commodity in full. 1. Physical Capital or Material Resources
Ex. Machinery, tools, buildings, etc.
Capital 2. Money capital or Monetary resources
Capital is the man made physical goods used Ex. Bank deposits, shares and securities, etc.
to produce other goods and services. In the ordinary
3. Human capital or Human Resources
language, capital means money. In economics,
Ex. Investments in education, training and
capital refers to that part of man-made wealth which
health
is used for the further production of wealth. All
wealth is not capital but all capital is wealth.
Characteristics of Capital
According to Marshall, ’Capital consists of those • Capital is a passive factor of production
kinds of wealth other than free gifts of nature,
which yield income’. • Capital is man-made
•
Capital is not an indispensable factor of
production
• Capital has the highest mobility
• Capital is productive
• Capital lasts over time
• Capital involves present sacrifice to get future
benefits
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Entrepreneur Utility means want satisfying power of a
An entrepreneur is a person who product.

combines the different factors of production Utilities are in the nature of form utility,
(land, labour and capital), in the right proportion time utility and place utility.
and initiates the process of production and also
bears the risk involved in it. There are three types of production Primary
production, Secondary Production,
The entrepreneur is also called
‘Organizer’. In, modern times, an entrepreneur Tertiary or Service Production
is called ‘the changing agent of the society’. He is Inputs are called factors of production.
not only responsible for producing the socially
desirable output but also to increase the social Factors of Production Land, Labour,
welfare. Capital, Organization
The concept ‘Division of Labour’ was
introduced by the Father of Economics
Adam Smith in his book ‘An enquiry into
the nature and causes of wealth of nations’
Evaluation
Characteristics of Entrepreneur I. Choose the correct answer

• Identifying profitable investible opportunities
1. Production refers to
• Deciding the location of the production unit
a) destruction of utility
• Making innovations b) creation of utilities
• Deciding the reward payment c) exchange value
• Taking risks and facing uncertainties d) none of these
Activity: 2 2. Utilities are in the nature of
Students are asked to visit some a) form utility b) time utility

entrepreneurs in their nearest home town and c) place utility d) all of these
collect the information of his businesses.
3. -------- is carried out by extractive industries.
Teacher and students discuss about the
a) secondary production
entrepreneurs.
b) primary production
WRAP UP c) tertiary production
d) service production
Production is a process of combining
4. Primary factors are
various material inputs and immaterial inputs
a) land, capital b) capital, labour
in order to make something for consumption
c) land, labour d) none of these
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5. The entrepreneur is also called 4. Describe the characteristics of capital.

a) exchanger b) Agent 5. What are the functions of entrepreneur?.
c) organizer d) communicator
VI. Activity and Project
II. Fill in the blanks 1. Students are asked to prepare a chart
1. ---------- means want satisfying power of a
containing dummy images of primary,
product. secondary and tertiary sectors images.
2. Derived factors are ------------- and -------.
2. Students are asked to visit some local
3. ----------- is a fixed in supply.
farmers and to discuss about the land and its
4. --------- is the human input into the
characteristics. Collect some photographs
production process. of land and make a album.
5. --------- is the man made physical goods
used to produce other goods and services.
VII. Life skills:
III. Match the following 1. Students to know about the characteristics
1. Primary production - Adamsmith of entrepreneur , Set up your classroom
like a industry. Some Students are asked to
2. Time utility - fishing, mining
act like a businessman , Do the industries
3. Wealth of nation - entrepreneur
activities. Teacher and students together
4. Human capital - stored for future
discuss about the entrepreneur and their
5. Innovator - education, health
important of development of society.
IV. Give short answer :
1. What is production?. Glossary
2. What is utility?. 1. Production Manufacture உற்பத்தி
3. Name the types of utility. 2. Utility Usefulness பயன்பாடு
4. Name the types of production. 3. Organization Firm நிறுவனம்
5. What are the factors of production?
4. Entrepreneur Businessman த�ொழில்
6. Define Labour
முனைவ�ோர்
7. Define Division of labour.
5. Factors Component காரணிகள்
8. Write the forms of capital.
9. Who is the changing agent of the society?.
6. Division Dividing பகுப்பு
10. Write the three characteristics of entrepreneur?. 7. Resources Assets வளங்கள்
V. Give brief answer.

1. Explain the types of production? Reference
H.L.Ahuja-Principles of Micro Economics
2. What is land ? what are the characteristics of land?
K.P.M.Sundharam-Business Economics
3. E
xplain the merits and demerits of division
K.K.Dewett-Modern Economic Theory
of labour.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE– VII

List of Authors and Reviewers
HISTORY
Chair Person Academic Co-ordinator

Dr. MANIKUMAR K.A. Dr. K. RAMARAJ
Professor & Head (Retd.), Vice principal,
Dept. of History, DIET, T. Kallupatti
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli Dist. Madurai.
Copy Editor Subject Co-ordinator

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Marwar Govt (Boys) HSS, Acharapakkam,
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Associate Professor (Retd.),
Lesson Writers
Raju’s College, Rajapalayam.
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Asst. Professor & Head, Vice Principal,
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Reviewers Authors
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Dept of Geography, Govt, ADW G.H.S.S,
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Vice principal, Prof & Head of the Dept of,
DIET, T. Kallupatti Political Science (Retd),
Madurai. Presidency College, Chennai.
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GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

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Department of School Education

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1. Sources of Medieval India 110

2. Emergence of New Kingdoms in North India 119

3. Population and Settlement 176

2. Political Parties 192

E - Book Assessment Digi - links

Lets use the QR code in the text books ! How ?

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Inscriptions: Temple Wall, Copper Plate & Palm Leaf

To acquaint ourselves with

language, exaggerating the king’s achievements.

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We examine the details of political, Copper-plate grants, which were treated as

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Dilwara Temple Mt. Abu Hampi - Vijayanagar

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Devaram composed by Appar, Sambandar

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stayed in India for 10 years. The most accurate

Al-Beruni (11th century) accompanied

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3. travelogue a book or illustrated account of the places visited பயணக்குறிப்புகள்

5. elaborately in detail விரிவாக

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2. ___________ had stamped the figure of

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b) Find out the wrong pair IX HOTs

VIII Answer Grid

1. _____________ was a courtier of Emperor 2. Tiruvalangadu copper plates belong to

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Sources of Medieval India

This activity helps you to know

Step 4: Explore the coins with pictorial descriptions.

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

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To acquire knowledge about the kingdoms of Rajputs and their

Introduction: in the immediate context of Arabs’ conquest

119 Jaya Stambha

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NORTH INDIAN KINGDOMS

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Vatsaraja’s successors Nagabhatta-II and

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To acquire knowledge about the kingdoms of Rajputs and their

The prominent Chola rulers are Rajaraja I and Rajendra I.