Write a note on Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni [Imp.]
Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni was a ruler of Afghanistan from 997 to 1030. He was an ambitious king and so made all efforts to extend his control over far off regions. He extended his control over parts of Central Asia, Iran and north western part of the subcontinent. Almost every year he raided the subcontinent targeting wealthy temples. The temple of Somnath in Gujarat was the worst victim of his raids. Much of the wealth he carried away was used to create a splendid capital city at Ghazni. Ghazni was fond of knowing more about the people he conquered. He entrusted a scholar named al-Biruni to write an account of the subcontinent. The al- Biruni's account, an Arabic work titled as Kitab al-Hind, is still an important source for historians.
Find out more about taxes that are collected at present. Are these in cash, kind, or labour services?
Look at Map 1 once more and find out whether there were any kingdoms in the state in which you live.
Match the following:
Gwjara-Pratiharas – Western Deccan
Rashtrakutas – Bengal
Palos – Gujarat and Rajasthan
Cholas – Tamil Nadu
What were the qualifications necessary to become a member of a committee of the sabha in the Chola Empire?
Compare the temple shown in this chapter with any present-day temple in your neighbourhood, highlighting any similarities and differences that you notice.
How did the Cholas rise to power? Trace out the role of Rajaraja I in this rise.[V. Imp.]