Towns, Traders and Crafts persons

Thanjavur was an example of a temple town. Consider the following statements:
1. Thanjavur was the capital of the Cholas.
2. The perennial river Krishna flows near this beautiful town.
3. The architect of Rajarajeshvara temple was Kunjaramallan Rajaraja Perunthachchan.
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Consider the following statements regarding temple town:
1. Temple towns represent a very important pattern of urbanisation.
2. Temple authorities used their wealth to finance trade and banking.
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Consider the following statements regarding the trading community during early medieval period:
1. Nanadesi were an important guild of north India, who traded within South India only.
2. Chettiars were also trading community.
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Kabul became politically and commercially important from the sixteenth century onwards. Consider the following statements:
1. Kabul was linked to Silk Route.
2. Trade in horses was primarily carried on through this route.
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“Saliyar or Kaikkolars” during this period were:
(a) Weaver
(b) Goldsmith
(c) Carpenter
(d) None of the above
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Consider the following statements regarding the architectural splendour of Hampi: 1. Hampi is located in the Krishna – Tungabhadra basin.
2. No mortar or cementing agent was used in the construction.
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Temple at Hampi was the hub of cultural activities. Consider the following statements:
1. Devadasis were an important feature of the temple activities.
2. Virupaksha (a form of Vishnu) temple was situated in Hampi.
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Surat in Gujarat was the emporium of western trade during the Mughal period. Consider the following statements:
1. Surat was the gateway for trade with West Asia.
2. Surat has also been called the gate to Mecca.
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In the seventeenth century Masulipatnam was a centre of intense activity. Consider the following statements:
1. The fort at Masulipatnam was built by the English.
2. With the annexation of Golconda, Masulipatnam lost its importance.
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Consider the following statements regarding Vasco – da – Gama:
1. Vasco – da – Gama sailed down the African Coast, went round the Cape of Good Hope and crossed over to the Indian Ocean .
2. He reached Calicut in 1498.
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