History Question Answers Chapter 2 India before the Times of Shivaji Maharaj Class 7 Maharashtra Board

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Exercise

1. Name the following:

1. The Queen of Gondvana – Rani Durgavati

2. The son of Udaysingh – Maharana Pratap

3. The founder of the Mughal dynasty – Babur

4. The first Sultan of the Bahamani kingdom – Hasan Gangu

5. The fighting force established by Guru Gobindsingh – Khalsa Dal

2. Find the odd one out:

1. Sultan Mahmud, Qutubuddin Aibak, Muhammad Ghuri, Babur

• Odd one out: Babur (He was the founder of the Mughal dynasty, while the others were from earlier periods.)

2. Adilshahi, Nizamshahi, Sultanate, Baridshahi

• Odd one out: Sultanate (The others were Deccan Sultanates, while “Sultanate” is a general term.)

3. Akbar, Humayun, Shershah, Aurangzeb

• Odd one out: Shershah (He was not a Mughal ruler, while the others were.)

3. Answer briefly:

1. How did the kingdoms of Vijaynagar and Bahamani emerge?

• The Vijaynagar Kingdom was founded in 1336 CE by Harihar and Bukka, while the Bahamani Kingdom was established in 1347 CE by Hasan Gangu after rebelling against the Delhi Sultanate.

2. What reforms did Mahmud Gawan make?

• Mahmud Gawan introduced land revenue reforms, paid soldiers in cash, and disciplined the army. He also established a Madarsa in Bidar for Arabic and Persian studies.

3. Why did it become impossible for the Mughals to strengthen their base in Assam?

• The Ahom rulers, led by Lachit Borphukan, used guerrilla tactics and fiercely resisted the Mughals, making it impossible for them to establish control.

4. Write about them briefly in your own words.

1. Krishnadevaraya

• He was the greatest ruler of the Vijaynagar Empire. He expanded the kingdom and patronized art, literature, and architecture.

2. Chandbibi

• She was a brave queen of Ahmadnagar who defended her kingdom against the Mughals.

3. Rani Durgavati

• She was the queen of Gondvana and fought bravely against Akbar but sacrificed her life instead of surrendering.

5. Give reasons:

1. The Bahamani Kingdom disintegrated into five fragments.

• Internal conflicts, wars with Vijaynagar, and the independent actions of provincial governors led to its break-up into five smaller states (Bijapur, Ahmadnagar, Golconda, Bidar, and Berar).

2. Rana Sang’s army was defeated.

• Babur’s powerful artillery and strong army defeated Rana Sang’s forces in the Battle of Khanwa in 1527 CE.

3. Rana Pratap has become immortal in history.

• Rana Pratap fought bravely against Akbar to protect Mewar’s freedom and never surrendered, making him a symbol of courage and patriotism.

4. Aurangzeb imprisoned Guru Teghbahaddar.

• Guru Teghbahaddar opposed Aurangzeb’s forced religious conversions, so Aurangzeb arrested and executed him in 1675 CE.

5. The Rajputs fought against the Mughals.

• The Rajputs wanted to protect their kingdoms and independence, so they fought against the Mughals, who wanted to control their lands.

6. Complete the timeline:

1. 1336 CE – Establishment of Vijaynagar Empire
2. 1347 CE – Establishment of Bahamani Kingdom
3. 1526 CE – First Battle of Panipat, beginning of Mughal rule
4. 1509 CE – Krishnadevaraya ascends the throne of Vijaynagar