Chapter 2
kings and kingdoms
Let’s recall
- Match the following:
Gurjara-Pratiharas Western Deccan
Rashtrakutas Bengal
Palas Gujarat and Rajasthan
Cholas Tamil Nadu
- Who were the parties involved in the “tripartite struggle”?
- What were the qualifications necessary to become a member of a committee of the sabha in the Chola empire?
- What were the two major cities under the control of the Chahamanas?
Let’s understand
- How did the Rashtrakutas become powerful?
- What did the new dynasties do to gain acceptance?
- What kind of irrigation works were developed in the Tamil region?
- What were the activities associated with Chola temples? Let’s discuss
- Look at Map 1 once more and find out whether there were any kingdoms in the state in which you live.
- Contrast the “elections” in Uttaramerur with presentday panchayat elections.
Let’s do
- Compare the temple shown in this chapter with any present-day temple in your neighbourhood, highlighting any similarities and differences that you notice.
- Find out more about taxes that are collected at present. Are these in cash, kind, or labour services?