Society and Culture in Medieval India
History ⇒ Medieval Indian History
Society and Culture in Medieval India starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the impact of foreign travelers' accounts on our understanding of medieval Indian society and culture.
Describe the main features of Mughal painting.
Describe the main features of the Bhakti movement in medieval India.
Describe the role of temples in medieval Indian society.
Describe the social status of artisans and craftsmen in medieval India.
Explain the impact of Persian culture on medieval Indian society.
Explain the importance of the Urdu language in medieval Indian culture.
Read the following passage and answer the question:
"During the reign of Sultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq, Delhi became a cosmopolitan city with people from different regions and backgrounds. The city was known for its vibrant markets, skilled artisans, and scholars from across the world. However, frequent famines and administrative experiments also led to social unrest."
Based on the passage, what were two major features of urban society in medieval Delhi?
Which festival, introduced by Akbar, was meant to promote harmony among different communities? (1) Holi, (2) Diwali, (3) Din-i-Ilahi, (4) Navroz
Which language became prominent in administration and culture during the Delhi Sultanate? (1) Sanskrit, (2) Persian, (3) Arabic, (4) Hindi
Which of the following languages was NOT commonly used in medieval Indian literature? (1) Sanskrit, (2) Persian, (3) English, (4) Urdu
Which of the following was a famous medieval Indian mathematician? (1) Aryabhata, (2) Bhaskara II, (3) Al-Biruni, (4) Varahamihira
Fill in the blank: The ________ movement in medieval India emphasized equality and devotion, and was popular in both North and South India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ system was the main form of land revenue collection during the Mughal period.
Fill in the blank: The ________ was a famous medieval Indian poet-saint known for his dohas and criticism of social evils.
Fill in the blank: The ________ was a famous medieval Indian text on mathematics, written by Bhaskara II.
True or False: The Bhakti and Sufi movements contributed to religious harmony in medieval India.
True or False: The Bhakti movement in medieval India promoted the idea of devotion to a personal god and rejected caste distinctions.
True or False: The caste system became more rigid during the medieval period in India.
True or False: The Mughal period saw the construction of many grand forts and palaces.
