Exercise
Vinita Kumar Social Science Solutions for Exercise
Simple step-by-step solutions to Exercise questions of Medieval India from My Wonderful Book of Social Science. Also get 3D topic explainers, cheat sheets, and unlimited doubts solving on EMBIBE.
Questions from Exercise with Hints & Solutions
Match the following and choose the correct option:-
Column A | Column B | Column C |
(1) Rajatarangini | (a) reign of Khaljis and the Tughluqs | (i) Zia-ud-din Barani |
(2) Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi | (b) autobiography | (ii) Amir Khusrau |
(3) Tughluqnama | (c) history of the kings of Kashmir | (iii) Kalhana |
(4) Futuhat-i-Firoz Shahi | (d) history of the Sultans of Delhi | (iv) Firuz Shah Tughluq |

What are travelogues? Name two travelogues and give reasons for them being important sources of history.

List the historical developments during the medieval period.

How do archaeological sources help in the study of history?

The name Hindustan has been used since medieval times. What does Hindustan stand for?

What is the importance of monuments to you as a student of history?

Why are more sources available for the study of the medieval period as compared to the ancient period?

The thirteenth century saw the invention of paper. A scholar used paper very sparingly. In fact, he washed the writing off from an older manuscript and reused the paper. Do you think during our modern times we too need to understand the importance of conservation? Why/Why not?
