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Chapter 16

Turning Tides 11th and 12th centuries

Social ScienceClass 7CBSE

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Describe Mahmud of Ghazni's motives for invading India and the impact of his campaigns.

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Describe the destruction of Nalanda University and its impact on Indian Buddhism.

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Explain the significance of the Chola dynasty's naval expedition against the Shrīvijaya Empire.

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What happened at the two Battles of Tarain?

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Describe Mahmud of Ghazni's campaigns in India and their impact.

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Describe the major achievements of Rajaraja Chola I during his reign.

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What were the outcomes of the two Battles of Tarain?

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Describe the outcome of the two Battles of Tarain between Pṛithvīraja III and Muhammad Ghurī.

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Who defeated Muhammad Ghurī in 1178, and where did this battle occur?

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What did Bakhtiyar Khiljī destroy in Bihar and Bengal around 1203–04?

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What happened to the Somanatha temple in 1026 during Mahmud's campaign?

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What was BasaveShvara's main teaching in the Lingayat movement?

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What were the major changes in society during the 11th and 12th centuries?

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Who were the Hindu Shahis and what important pass did they control?

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What were Mahmud of Ghazni's main motives for attacking India?

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Describe the impact of the rise of merchant classes on society during the 11th and 12th centuries.

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What was the outcome of the Battles of Tarain and their significance?

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Which mountain pass did the Hindu Shahis control, and for how long had it been used?

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What were the key developments during the 11th and 12th centuries that influenced trade?

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Which dynasty emerged in Bengal after the decline of the Palas?

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