Important Questions on Towns, Traders and Craftsmen
How did temple towns come up during the th and th Centuries? Explain with examples. 
Why was Hampi such an important town during the medieval period? What was Masulipatnam also known as? Describe the work it is famous for even today. Write a short note on: pilgrimage towns, Surat Political stability led to economic prosperity in medieval towns? Give reasons. 'Hampi was a well-fortified town.' What conclusions you can draw from this statement? On an outline map of India, mark and label Surat, Hampi, Masulipatnam, Murshidabad, Kanchipuram, Varanasi, Ahmedabad and Bidar. 
