Class7 His Ch-6

Answer in details:- 

Q1. Establish with example the greatness of crafts during the medieval period in India?

Ans.- During the medieval period people were involved in various types of craft, such as- Pottery, gem-cutting, metallurgy and cloth making. Indian craft was in demand in other countries, due to which many places had been developed as the center production of any particular craft. As there was need of large scale production, for which good craftsman were hired which lead to the development of 'Karkhana'.

                Development of craft increased the trade and lead to the development of Trading Towns. Many Craft were famous worldwide, such as:- Patola, Kalamkari, Dhaka Muslin, etc.

Q2. What were the countries and regions of the world that India traded with during medieval age? Mention import items that were exported and imported?

Ans.- India was doing trade with Europe, Central Asian Region and with South East Asian kingdoms. China, Persia, Arab and Africa was important countries for trade with India. Indians were doing export of textile, precious stones, Ivory and articles with inlay work. Horses, dry fruits and Precious stones from Central Asia, Silk from China were imported to India.

Q3. Give a brief account of Hampi in the Vijay Nagar Kingdom.

Ans.- Hampi was the capital of Vijay Nagar empire and an important trade center from where trade with Persia, Arabia, Burma, China, etc. had been done. When Vijay Nagar was defeated by Bahamanis, they have destroyed Humpi.

Q4. Trace the history of Masulipatnam as a center of trade during medival period.

Ans.- Masulipatnam was an improtant trade center and a port town which had developed in the period of Satavahana as a small port, Arab had first established their trading base here, which was under the control of Bahamani empire, Europeans had also established there trading center here, like- British, Dutch, French, etc.

                This city was famous for Kalamkari cloths which was famous in European Countries.

Q5. Write a Summary and significance of Surat as a port and a city of trade and craft in medieval India.

Ans.- Surat is situated on the bank of Tapti River in Gujrat. It was a port town which flourished during the mughal period as a center of trade and commerce. Surat was used for trade with southeast asian coutries. Cotton and Silk fabric exported from here. Surat was famous worldwide for Gold Zari work. Spices, Saltpetre, indigo, weapons and jewellery were also exported from here.