NCERT Class 7 Social Science Part 2 Chapter 4 Turning Tides: 11th and 12th Centuries Solutions
NCERT Class 7 Social Science Part 2 Chapter 4 Turning Tides: 11th and 12th Centuries Solutions Questions and activities 1. Why is the period under consideration in this chapter regarded as a major transition in Indian history? Give two examples each of change and continuity from this period. Answer: The 11th and 12th centuries are seen as a major transition because they marked the beginning of Turkic invasions and the establishment of foreign rule in parts of north India, which changed the political structure of the region. Examples of Change: Establishment of foreign rule in north India after the victories of Muhammad Ghūrī, leading to the foundation of the Delhi Sultanate. Destruction of temples and centres of learning such as Nālandā Mahāvihāra by Bakhtiyār Khiljī, which affected Buddhist education. Examples of Continuity: Flourishing of regional kingdoms like the Cholas and Hoysalas in south India. Continued growth of trade, art, literature and temple architecture, such as the con...