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Chapter 6 Towns

Chapter 6 discusses the significance of towns, traders, and craftspersons in historical contexts. It highlights key locations such as Thanjavur and Surat, detailing their roles in trade and temple construction. The chapter emphasizes the importance of craftspersons in temple maintenance and the economic activities surrounding these towns.

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Chapter 6 Towns

Chapter 6 discusses the significance of towns, traders, and craftspersons in historical contexts. It highlights key locations such as Thanjavur and Surat, detailing their roles in trade and temple construction. The chapter emphasizes the importance of craftspersons in temple maintenance and the economic activities surrounding these towns.

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Ch 6 Towns, Traders and Craftspersons

1. Fill in the blanks:


(a) The Rajarajeshvara temple was built in Thanjavur.
(b) Ajmer is associated with the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.
(c) Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire.
(d) The Dutch established a settlement at Masulipatnam in Andhra Pradesh.

2. State whether true or false:


(a) We know the name of the architect of the Rajarajeshvara temple from an inscription.
(b) Merchants preferred to travel individually rather than in caravans.
(c) Kabul was a major centre for trade in elephants.
(d) Surat was an important trading port on the Bay of Bengal.
Answer
(a) True
(b) False
(c) False
(d) False

3. How was water supplied to the city of Thanjavur?


Answer
Water was supplied to the city of Thanjavur from wells and tanks.

4. Who lived in the "Black Towns" in cities such as Madras?

Answer
Merchants, artisans such as weavers, traders and craftspersons lived in the "Black Towns" in
cities such
as Madras.

5. Why do you think towns grew around temples?


Answer
Towns grew around temples because:
(i) They were administrative centres.
(ii) They were also centres of commercial activities and craft production.
(iii) Temples wealth were used to finance banking and trades by the temple authorities.
6. How important were craftspersons for the building and maintenance of temples?
Answer
Craftspersons were very important for the building and maintenance of temples.
(i) These community consist of goldsmiths, bronzesmiths, blacksmiths, masons and carpenters
which
were essential to the building of temples.
(ii) They were also helpful in the artwork in copper and silver like making idols, designing the
walls and
the roofs.
(iii) The prosperous community of weavers also made donations to temples.

7. Why did people from distant lands visit Surat?


Answer
People from distant lands visit Surat because:
(i) It was the emporium of western trade.
(ii) It was the gateway for trade and also been called the gate to Mecca because many pilgrim
ships set
sail from here.
(iii) Portuguese, Dutch and English had their factories and warehouses at Surat.
(iii) Textiles of Surat were famous for their gold lace borders (zari).

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