Question:
How did miniature painting develop under the Mughal patronage? [V. Imp.]
Answer:
Miniatures are small-sized paintings, generally done in water colour on cloth or paper. The earliest miniatures were on palm leaves or wood. The Mughal emperors especially Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan patronised highly skilled painters. These painters primarily illustrated manuscripts containing historical accounts and poetry. These were generally painted in brilliant colours and portrayed court scenes, scenes of battle or hunting and other aspects of social life. They were often exchanged as gifts and were viewed only by the emperor and his close associates.
The Making of Regional Cultures
Q 1.
Mention all the six dance forms that are recognised as classical.
Q 2.
Why did conquerors try to control the temple of Jagannatha at Puri?
Q 3.
Do you use different languages for (a) speaking, (b) reading, (c) writing? Find out about one major composition in language that you use and discuss why you find it interesting.
Q 4.
What do terracotta plaques on the walls of temples and viharas depict?[V. Imp.]
Q 5.
Where did Kathak develop?
Q 6.
What do terracotta plaques on the walls of temples and viharas depict?[V. Imp.]
Q 7.
How were the Rajput rulers most distinctive?
Q 8.
What are the Important architectural features of the temples of Bengal?
Q 9.
Under whose patronage did kathak grow into a major art form?
Q 10.
On what objects do we fiend paintings of ordinary people?
Q 11.
What is the Brihaddharma Parana?
Q 12.
Why was the second category of the early Bengali literature not written down?
Q 13.
Why do we know much more about the cultural practices of rulers than about those of ordinary people?
Q 14.
What are miniatures?
Q 15.
Who was Anantavarman?
Q 16.
Why were the Bengal Brahmanas allowed to eat fish?
Q 17.
Who were the Kathaks?
Q 18.
What is Manipravalam? Name abook written in that language.
Q 19.
Why did minstrels proclaim the achievements of heroes?
Q 20.
Describe the most important features of the culture of your region, focussing on buildings, performing arts and painting.
Q 21.
What distinguished Kangra painting from the paintings?
Q 22.
Who were the major patrons of Kathak?
Q 23.
How did regional cultures evolve? [V. Imp.]
Q 24.
Why were temples built in Bengal?
Q 25.
How are women depicted in the stories about Rajput heroes?
Q 26.
Choose one state each from north, west, south, east and central India. For each of these, prepare a list of foods that are commonly consumed, highlighting any differences and similarities that you notice.
Q 27.
Match the following :
Anantavarnam – Kerala
Jagannatha – Bengal
Mahodayapurma – Orissa
Lilatilakam – Kangra
Mangalakavya – Puri
Miniature – Kerala
Q 28.
Who were the Naths? .
Q 29.
How did the Cheras draw upon Sanskritic traditions?
Q 30.
How did miniature painting develop under the Mughal patronage? [V. Imp.]
Q 31.
How did Bengali develop as a regional language?
Q 32.
What are the chief food items of the Bengalis?
Q 33.
Whom did King Anangabhima III dedicate his kingdom to? What did he proclaim himself ?
Q 34.
Choose another set of five states from each these regions and prepare a list of clothes that are generally worn by women and men in each. Discuss your findings.
Q 35.
Who were the pirs? What was their position in the society? [V. Imp.]
Q 36.
Mention the role of the Chercis in the development of Malayalam.
Q 37.
What do you know about Rajput tradition of heroism? Write in brief [V. Imp.]
Q 38.
What is the significance of fish in Bengal? [Imp.]
Q 39.
Write a brief note on early Bengali literature.
Q 40.
What was called Rajputana by the British?
Q 41.
Give a detailed description ofKathak, a popular classical dance form of north India. [V. Imp.]
Q 42.
Define the term Kathak.
