Reshaping India’s Political Map Class 8 Questions and Answers Social Science Chapter 2
Reshaping India’s Political Map Class 8 Questions and Answers Social Science Chapter 2 The big Questions (page 21) Question 1. How did foreign invasions and the rise of new dynasties reshape India’s political boundaries during this period? Answer: Foreign invasions and the rise of new dynasties reshaped India’s political boundaries during the medieval period (11th to 17th century A.D.). Turkic-Afghan invasions from the 11th century led to the Delhi Sultanate in 1192, fragmenting northwestern kingdoms. Babur’s victory at Panipat in 1526 established the Mughal Empire, which unified much of India. New dynasties like Vijayanagara in the 14th century and the Bahmani Sultanate emerged in the southern part of India, resisting Delhi’s control. Regional powers such as the Ahoms in the north east of India and Rajputs (mostly in current state of Rajasthan) maintained autonomy, creating a fragmented political map. Timur’s invasion in 1398 weakened the Sultanate, while Mughal expansion under Akbar ...