MEDIUM
7th CBSE
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Earn 100

What is meant by the term 'foreigner' in context of Medieval India?

Important Questions on Introduction: Tracing Changes Through a Thousand Years
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In the middle of the nineteenth century, British historians divided the history of India into three periods: “Hindu”, “Muslim” and “British”.
What is Periodisation in History and what was the above division based on?

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

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7th CBSE
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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 |

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Compare the Indian extent mapped by Al-Idrisi in CE with that of the present-day map of the subcontinent, listing as many similarities and differences as you can find.

MEDIUM
7th CBSE
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Look at the areas in the interior of the subcontinent on the Map. Are they as detailed as those on the coast? Follow the course of the river Ganga and see how it is shown. Why do you think there is a difference in the level of detail and accuracy between the coastal and inland areas in this map?

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Why is the Medieval Period termed as one of continuity and change?

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What were the major historical developments during the medieval period?

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7th CBSE
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Our information about the medieval period is much more than the ancient period. Explain why.
