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Class 7 History Chapter 2 India before the Times of Shivaji Maharaj Textbook Questions and Answers

1. Name the following:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
The Queen of Gondvana –
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Rani Durgavati
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
The son of Udaysingh –
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Maharana Pratap
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
The founder of Mughal dynasty –
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Babur
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
The first Sultan of the Bahamani kingdom–
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Hasan Gangu
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
The fighting force established by Guru Gobindsingh –
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Khalsa Dal

2. Find the odd one out:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Sultan Mahmud, Qutubuddin Aibak, Muhammad Ghuri, Babur
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Sultan Mahmud
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Adilshahi, Nizamshahi, Sultanate,Baridshahi
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Sultanate
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Akbar, Humayun, Shershah, Aurangzeb
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Shershah

3. Answer briefly:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
How did the kingdoms of Vijaynagar and Bahamani emerge?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(i) During the reign of Sultan Muhammad Tughlaq of Delhi, there were many revolts in the South against the central power of Delhi. (ii) From these revolts arose the formidable Vijaynagar and Bahamani kingdoms.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
What reforms did Mahmud Gawan make?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(i) Mahmud Gawan strengthened the Bahamani kingdom. (ii) He started paying the soldiers their salary in cash instead of through land grants. (iii) He brought discipline in the army. (iv) He introduced many reforms in the land revenue system. He opened a Madarsa at Bidar for Arabic and Persian studies.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Why did it become impossible for the Mughals to strengthen their base in Assam?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(i) While Aurangzeb ruled, the Ahoms had a prolonged struggle with the Mughals. (ii) The Mughals attacked the Ahoms’ region. (iii) The Ahoms united under the leadership of Gadadharsinha. Commander Lachit Borphukan gave an intense battle against the Mughals. (iv) The Ahoms used the guerilla technique in the conflict against the Mughals. (v) It became impossible for Mughals to create a strong base in Assam.

4. Write about them briefly in your own words.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Krishnadevaraya
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) Krishnadevaraya, ascended the throne of Vijaynagar in 1509 CE. He conquered Vijaywada, Rajmahendri and annexed the regions to his kingdom. (b) He successfully took on the armies of the Sultans who had united under the leadership of the Bahamani Sultan Mahmud Shah. (c) During his reign the Vijaynagar kingdom extended far and wide. (d) He built the Hazar Ram temple and Vitthal temple in Vijaynagar. (e) A scholar he wrote ‘Amuktamalyada’, a Telugu compendium on polity. (f) Decline of the Vijaynagar kingdom began with his death in the year 1530 CE.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Chandbibi was murdered.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) Chandbibi, the capable daughter of Husain Nizamshah of Ahmadnagar, bravely defended the fort displaying courage and valour. (b) At this time, there was an internal strife among the factions of the Sardars in Nizamshahi’s kingdom resulting in the murder of Chandbibi.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Rani Durgavati
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) Rani Durgavati, bom in the dynasty Chandel Rajput became the queen of Gondvana after her marriage. (b) She was an excellent administrator. Her struggle against the Mughals is important in Medieval history. (c) After her husband’s death, Durgavati laid down her life but refused to surrender while fighting against Akbar.

5. Give reasons:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
The Bahamani Kingdom disintegrated into five fragments.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) After the death of Mahmud Gawan, factionsim increased among the Bahamani Sardars. (b) The conflict with the Vijaynagar kingdom had an adverse effect on the Bahamani kingdom. (c) The provincial Governors began to act more independently. This led to the disintegration of the Bahamani kingdom into five small power-Imadshahi of Varhad, Baridshahi of Bidar, Adilshahi of Bijapur, Nizamshahi of Ahmadnagar and Qutubshahi of Golconda.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Rana Sanga’s army was defeated.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) After the battle of Panipat, Rana Sanga of Mewad brought all Rajput kings together. (b) There was a battle between Babur and Rana Sanga at Khanua. (c) Babur’s artillery and reserved force played a key role in this battle and Rana Sanga’s army was defeated.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Rana Pratap has become immortal in history.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) After the death of Udaysingh, Maharana Pratap ascended the throne of Mewad. (b) He continued the struggle for Mewad’s existence. (c) Till the very end he struggled with Akbar to maintain his independence. (d) He has become immortal in history due to his qualities of valour, courage, self-respect and sacrifice.
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Aurangzeb imprisoned Guru Tegh Bahadur.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) Guru Tegh Bahadur, protested strongly against Aurangzeb’s policy of religious intolerance. (b) Aurangzeb imprisoned him and beheaded him in 1675.
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
The Rajputs fought against the Mughals.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) Akbar had secured the cooperation of the Rajputs with his policy of amicable relations. (b) Aurangzeb could not obtain the cooperation of Rajputs. After the death of Rana Jaswantsingh of Marwad, Aurangzeb annexed his kingdom to the Mughal empire. (c) Durgadas Rathod crowned Jaswantsingh’s minor son of Ajitsingh of Marwad. (d) Durgadas Rathod fought hard against the Mughals and continued his struggle against the Mughals for the existence of Marwad.

6. Complete the timeline.

Answer:

7. Using the internet, find out more about any one of the personalities you have studied here, and fill in the box below.

Activity

Obtain more information about the personalities mentioned in this chapter.Use reference books, the internet, newspapers, etc. Prepare a collage of the pictures information in your activity book and display it in the history cell.

Class 7 History Chapter 2 India before the Times of Shivaji Maharaj Additional Important Questions and Answers

Complete the sentences by choosing the appropriate words from the options given below:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
‘Pal’ in the ______ was a famous dynasty in Bengal. (seventh century, eight century, ninth century)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
eight century
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Prithviraj Chauhan belonged to _______ dynasty. (Rajput dynasty, Chauhan dynasty, Chola dynasty)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Chauhan dynasty
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
The _____ period is considered to be the golden period of Marathi language. (Yadava, Rashtrakuta, Chola)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Yadava
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
In the eleventh Century CE, the _____ began to invade India and reached the north-western frontier of India. (Afghans, Mughals, Turks)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Turks
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
______ was the last Sultan and he was defeated by Babur, bringing the Sultanate to an end. (Muhammad Ghuri, Bulban, Ibrahim Lodi)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Ibrahim Lodi
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
Hampi in today’s ______ was the capital of the kingdom of Vijaynagar. (Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Karnataka
Question 7 Maharashtra Board Solution
Krishnadevaraya wrote ‘Amuktamalyada’, a Telugu Compendium on _______. (polity, economics, sociology)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
polity
Question 8 Maharashtra Board Solution
______ was the first Sultan of the Bahamani kingdom. (Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq, Mahmud Gawan, Hasan Gangu)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Hasan Gangu
Question 9 Maharashtra Board Solution
In ______ the Sultanate of Delhi came to an end. (1526 CE, 1556 CE, 1605 CE)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
1526 CE
Question 10 Maharashtra Board Solution
_______ was the Governor of Punjab under the Sultanate. (Babur, Ibrahim Lodi, Daulatkhan Lodi)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Daulatkhan Lodi
Question 11 Maharashtra Board Solution
_______ was the most powerful king of the Mughal dynasty. (Shahajahan, Akbar, Jahangir)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Akbar
Question 12 Maharashtra Board Solution
The struggle of Gondvana queen Durgavati against Mughals is important in ______ history. (modern, medieval, ancient)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
medieval
Question 13 Maharashtra Board Solution
______ became the emperor in 1658 CE. (Shahajahan, Aurangzeb, Akbar)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Aurangzeb
Question 14 Maharashtra Board Solution
In the thirteenth century CE, the people of the Shaan community settled down in the valley of river ______. (Ganga, Brahmaputra, Yamuna)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Brahmaputra
Question 15 Maharashtra Board Solution
The ninth Guru of the Sikhs was ______.(Guru Gobind Singh, Guru Tegh Bahadur, Guru Nanak)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Guru Tegh Bahadur
Question 16 Maharashtra Board Solution
______ organised the Sikh youths into a fighting force called Khalsa Dal. (Guru Gobind Singh, Guru Tegh Bahadur, Guru Nanak)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Guru Gobind Singh
Question 17 Maharashtra Board Solution
Akbar had secured the co-operation of the ______ with his policy of amicable relations. (Rajputs, Marathas, Ahoms)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Rajputs
Question 18 Maharashtra Board Solution
In Maharashtra, the ______ Marathas offered stiff resistance to and defended their independence. (Babur, Humayun, Aurangzeb)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Aurangzeb

Match the following:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

Column ‘A’

Column ‘B’

(1) Imadshahi

(a) Bidar

(2) Baridshahi

(b) Ahmadnagar

(3) Adilshahi

(c) Golconda

(4) Nizamshahi

(d) Varhad

(5) Qutubshahi

(e) Bijapur

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

1 – d
2 – a
3 – e
4 – b
5 – c

Name the following:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Two important dynasties among the Rajput dynasties in North India.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) The Gahadwal dynasty (b) Parmar dynasty
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Eminent rulers belonging to the Chola dynasty in Tamil Nadu.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) Rajaraj I (b) Rajendra I
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
The king belonging to the Hoysala dynasty.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
King Vishnuvardhan
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
The King who conquered the whole of Karnataka.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
King Vishnuvardhan
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
The Varkari movement emerged in
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The Yadava period
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
During his reign Rashtrakuta dynasty in Maharashtra the Rashtrakut power spread from Kanauj up to Rameshwar.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Govind III
Question 7 Maharashtra Board Solution
The last prosperous power before the period of Shivaji Maharaj.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
TheYadavas
Question 8 Maharashtra Board Solution
The capital of Bhillam V of the Yadava dynasty which was near Aurangabad.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Deogiri
Question 9 Maharashtra Board Solution
The golden period of the Marathi Language.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The Yadava period
Question 10 Maharashtra Board Solution
The Arab General attacked the Sindh province in the eighth century.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Muhammad-bin-Qasim
Question 11 Maharashtra Board Solution
The power which began to invade India in eleventh century CE.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The Turks
Question 12 Maharashtra Board Solution
He invaded India many times and plundered the rich temples at Mathura, Vrindavan Kanauj and Somnath and carried away enormous wealth with him.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni
Question 13 Maharashtra Board Solution
In 1775 CE and 1178 CE, the Sultan of Ghur from Afghanistan who invaded India.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Muhammad Ghuri
Question 14 Maharashtra Board Solution
During his reign there were many revolts in the South against the central power of Delhi.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Sultan Muhammad-bin-Tughluque
Question 15 Maharashtra Board Solution
The brothers from South India who were Sardars in the service of Delhi Sultanate.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) Harihar (b) Bukka
Question 16 Maharashtra Board Solution
The Hazar Ram temple and Vitthal temple were built in Vijaynagar during his reign.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Krishnadevaraya
Question 17 Maharashtra Board Solution
He defeated the army of the Sultan of Delhi.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Hasan Gangu
Question 18 Maharashtra Board Solution
The Chief Wazir of the Bahamani kingdom who started paying the soldiers their salaries in cash instead of giving land grants.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Mahmud Gawan
Question 19 Maharashtra Board Solution
The king of Farghana in Central Asia.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Babur
Question 20 Maharashtra Board Solution
After the battle of Panipat, he brought all Rajput kings together.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Rana Sanga of Mewad
Question 21 Maharashtra Board Solution
After ascending the throne of Mewad, he continued the struggle for Mewad’s existence.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Maharana Pratap
Question 22 Maharashtra Board Solution
The capable daughter of Husain Nizamshah of Ahmadn^gar who defended the fort of Ahmadnagar.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Chandbibi
Question 23 Maharashtra Board Solution
The Ahoms united under his leadership.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Gadadharsinha
Question 24 Maharashtra Board Solution
The commander who gave intense battle against the Mughals.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Commander Lachit Borphukan
Question 25 Maharashtra Board Solution
The ninth Guru of Sikhs who protested strongly against Aurangzeb’s policy of religious intolerance.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Guru Tegh Bahadur
Question 26 Maharashtra Board Solution
There was an attempt on the life of Guru Gobind Singh in 1708 CE at this place.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Nanded
Question 27 Maharashtra Board Solution
After his death Aurangzeb annexed his kingdom to the Mughal empire.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Rana Jaswantsingh of Marwad.
Question 28 Maharashtra Board Solution
In Maharashtra, Swaraj was established under his leadership.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Shivaji Maharaj

Find out the odd man out:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Gadadharsinha, Rana Jaswantsingh, Durgadas Rathod, Ajit Singh.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Gadadharsinha
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Babur, Humayun, Krishnadevaraya, Jahangir
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Krishnadevaraya

Answer in one sentence:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Name the regions upto which the Gurjar- Pratihar power spread.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The Gurjar-Pratihar power spread up to Andhra, Kalinga, Vidarbha, West Kathewad, Kanauj and Gujarat.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Which places did the Cholas conquer using their naval strength?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The Cholas conquered the Maidive Islands and Sri Lanka using their naval strength.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
In which period did the Mahanubhav Panth and the Varkari movement emerge?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The Mahanubhav Panth and the Varkari movement emerged in the Yadava period.
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Why did the Arab rulers turn towards India?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The Arab rulers turned towards India to expand their empire.
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
Write the extent of the kingdom of Vij aynagar during Krishnadevaraya’s reign?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
During Krishnadevaraya’s reign, the kingdom of Vijaynagar extended from Cuttack in the east up to Goa in the West and from the Raichur Doab in the North up to the Indian Ocean in the South.
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
Who opposed Akbar when he tried to bring India under his central authority?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
When Akbar tried to bring India under his central authority he had to face the opposition of Maharana Pratap, Chandbibi and Rani Durgavati.
Question 7 Maharashtra Board Solution
Which qualities of Maharana Pratap made him immortal in history?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Maharana Pratap became immortal in history due to his qualities of valour, courage, self-respect and sacrifice.
Question 8 Maharashtra Board Solution
Which regions together formed the Gondvana?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Gondvana can be broadly said to comprise the eastern part of Vidarbha, part of Madhya Pradesh to its North, the Western part of today’s Chhattisgarh, Northern part of Andhra Pradesh and Western part of Odisha.
Question 9 Maharashtra Board Solution
How did the Marathas defend their independence?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Marathas offered stiff resistance to Aurangzeb and defended their independence.

Give reasons:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Babur invaded India.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) The reigning Sultan of Delhi at that time was Ibrahim Lodi. (b) Daulatkhan Lodi, was the governor of Punjab under the Sultanate. (c) The relationship between Ibrahim Lodi and Daulatkhan Lodi was strained. (d) Daulatkhan Lodi invited Babur to march to India. Taking this opportunity, Babur invaded India.

Write briefly in your own words:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
The First Battle of Panipat
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) Ibrahim Lodi was the Sultan of Delhi and Daulat Khan Lodi was the Governor of Punjab. (b) The relationship between Ibrahim Lodi and Daulatkhan Lodi became strained. (c) Daulatkhan Lodi invited Babur to march on India. (d) Taking advantage of this opportunity, Babur invaded India. (e) To repel Babur’s invasion Ibrahim Lodi started with his army. (f) There was a battle between Ibrahim Lodi and Babur on 21st April 1526 at Panipat. (g) Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi’s army. This is known as the First Battle of Panipat.

Answer briefly:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Write in brief about the conflict of the Mughals with the Marathas.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(i) In Maharashtra, Sivaraj was established under the leadership of Shivaji Maharaj. (ii) In his efforts to establish Swaraj, Shivaji Maharaj had to fight the Mughals too along with the other enemies. (iii) Aurangzeb came down to the Deccan after the death of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with the intention of conquering the whole of South India. (iv) But the Marathas offered stiff resistance to Aurangzeb and defended their independence.

Complete the following diagrams:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
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Complete the following table:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

S.No

Political Power

Founders / Rulers

Capital

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

S.No

Political Power

Founders / Rulers

Capital

(1)

Yadava

Bhillam V

Deogiri

(2)

Vijaynagar

Harihar & Bukka

Hampi

(3)

Bahamani

Hasan Gangu

Gulbarga

(4)

Mughal

Babur

Delhi