IMPORTANT QUESTIONS-- TOWNS, TRADERS AND CRAFTSPERSONS
Class 7 th TOWNS, TRADERS AND CRAFTSPERSONS Important Questions Q1 How were the towns classified in the medieval age? Ans) The towns were classified into three categories depending upon the functions they performed. The three types of towns were: a temple town, an administrative centre and a commercial town. In fact, many towns combined several functions – they were administrative centres, temple towns, as well as centres of commercial activities and craft production. Q2 What were mandapas? Ans)There are palaces with mandapas or pavilions. Kings hold court in these mandapas, issuing orders to their subordinates. Q3 Write a short note on Thanjavur. Ans) Thanjavur was the capital of Cholas. · The perennial river Kaveri flows near this beautiful town. · One hears the bells of the Rajara