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Karnataka State Syllabus Class 9 Social Science History Chapter 4 Vijayanagar and Bahamani Kingdoms
Class 9 Social Science Vijayanagar and Bahamani Kingdoms Textbook Questions and Answers
I. Fill in the blanks with suitable words :
Question :
1. Vijayanagar empire was established in the year __________ .
2. The poetess who wrote Madhuravijaya is __________ .
3. Praudhadevaraya’s minister was __________ .
4. The king who wrote Amuktamalyada in Telugu was __________ .
5. The king who constructed a madrasa at Bidar was __________ .
6. The king who wrote Kitab-E-Navarasa was __________ .
Answer :
1. 1336 A.D.
2. Gangadevi
3. Lakkanna Dandesha
4. Krishnadevaraya
5. Mohammad Gawan
6. Ibrahim Adil Shahi II
II. Answer the following questions by discussing with your group :
Question 1.
Name the four dynasties who ruled Vijayanagar Empire.
Answer :
Vijayanagar Empire was ruled by four dynasties. They were Sangama, Saluva, Tuluva and Araveedu.
Question 2.
What are the achievements of Devaraya II?
Answer :
Devaraya II was a brave warrior. He defeated Gajapathi Kapilendra of Orissa. He had expanded his territories up to Krishna river in the north east. By defeating the kings of Kerala and Sri Lanka he took the title Dakshinapatha Chakravarti.
His commander Lakkanna Dandesha took a successful naval expedition. He himself was a poet and gave shelters to many poets. He was known for his religious tolerance.
Question 3.
What were the problems Krishnadevaraya had to face when he ascended the throne?
Answer :
Krishnadevaraya became the Emperor of Vijayanagar in 1509 A.D. He had to face the internal and external enemies during his early reign. The Portuguese, who came to India for trade had acquired some coastal areas.
The kings of Ummathur and Orissa were a constant source of threat to Krishnadevaraya. The Moghuls of the north were trying to expand their kingdom in the southern region. The Shahi kingdoms of the Bahamani empire plunged into war against the Vijayanagar.
In addition to all these external threats and problems, he had to face the internal problems posed by the royal family members.
Question 4.
What are the contributions of Vijayanagar to the economic system and society?
Answer :
Economic system: Vijayanagar was economically prosperous. In addition to land tax, professional tax, revenue tax, road tax, market tax, commercial tax, import and export taxes and tributes from the vassals were the other forms of revenue to the kingdom. Foreign trade was carried with Arab and European countries through the western ports. Gold, silver, and copper coins were in circulation.
Social system: The society was based on the 4-tiered and occupation-based caste system. Generally, common people practiced monogamy. But the kings and rich people had many wives. Women enjoyed a dignified status in society. Many Hindu festivals were celebrated in a grand manner. Dasara festival used to be celebrated with pomp and glory at Hampi under royal patronage.
Question 5.
Describe the art and architecture during the Vijayanagar period.
Answer :
The emperors of Vijayanagar were patrons of art and architecture. They have built palaces, forts, bridges, towers, temples, tanks, canals etc.
The south Indian style of architecture was continued by these kings. Huge towers, leaf-shaped arches, and platforms were major structures of their temples, Importance was given for ornamentation and grandeur.
Many temples have been built in the various town of the empire. The oldest temple of the Vijayanagar empire was the Virupaksha temple of Hampi. Mahanavami platform was constructed for the celebration of the Dasara festival. The Vijayanagar Vitthala temple of Hampi is ‘ known for musical pillars, huge marriage hall, stone chariot etc.
Question 6.
How can Gawan be considered as the best Prime minister in the Bahamani dynasty?
Answer :
Mohammad Gawan was the Prime Minister’s greatest statesman and an able administrator of the Bahmani kingdom. The administration was based on Islamic rules. The kingdom was divided into different tariffs. By invading the neighboring provinces he expanded his kingdom. His revenue system brought sufficient income to the kingdom.
Gold, silver, and copper coins were in circulation. He ‘ established a Madarasa at Bidar to encourage the study of Islamic religion and law. Different subjects were taught in college. He had constructed many tanks and canals for irrigation purposes. Totally he tried his level best for the all-round development of Bahamani kingdom.
Question 7.
Describe the administration and revenue system during the rule of the Bahamani sultans?
Answer :
Administration: There were three levels of administration namely Central, Provincial and Village. The Sultan of Bahamani kingdom was the chief of the central administration. The cabinet was called Majlis-E-Ilwith.
All the top officials, military commanders were close relatives and friends of the Sultan. The kingdom was divided into several provinces. They were called Sarkars. Subedar was the head. He was helped by other officers. The last unit was the village which was administered by the village chiefs called Pate! and Kulkarni.
Tax System: Amir-E-Jumlas was the chief tax officers. Land tax was a major source of revenue. The other fifty kinds of tax were collected. All these taxes were used for expenses of salaries of officials, military force, construction and development purposes etc.
Question 8.
Explain the education System, art and architecture of the Bahamani SultAnswer :
Answer :
Education: The Sultans of Bahamani kingdom propagated Islamic culture. The lower level schools were Maktabs. They were controlled by Mosques. Madrasas were centers of higher education. Mohammad Gawan, who was a scholar, established a Madarasa at Bidar. In this college, there was a big library. Astronomy, grammar, mathematics, philosophy, and political science were taught in this college.
Art and architecture: The Sultans developed the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. Jamia Mosque, Ibrahim Roza, Gol Gumbaz, Gagan Mahal and Asar Mahals are some of the very important monuments of this period. Gol Gumbaz which was constructed by Mohammad Adil Shah is famous because of its structure. They built many palaces, forts, mosques, madrassas etc. in the Indo-Saracenic style.