In NCERT Class 12 History Chapter 7, titled "An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara", students delve into the history of the Vijayanagara Empire, its administrative and architectural achievements, and its legacy in shaping South Indian culture. The chapter discusses the rise of Vijayanagara as a political, economic, and cultural hub, with special emphasis on its grand architecture and urban planning.
This article provides a comprehensive resource for exam preparation. It includes sample MCQs and subjective questions for CBSE and CUET, alongside downloadable PDFs of Class 12 History Chapter 7 MCQs and previous year questions for detailed practice of NCERT Class 12 An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara.
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This question bank includes previous years' CUET and CBSE MCQs, along with questions curated by subject experts. Below are 5 sample multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for Class 12 History Chapter 7: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara. For the full set of 50 questions, download the PDF using the link provided below.
Colin Mackenzie Born in 1754, Colin Mackenzie became famous as an engineer, surveyor and cartographer. In 1815 he was appointed the first Surveyor General of India, a post he held till his death in 1821. He embarked on collecting local histories and surveying historic sites in order to better understand India’s past and make governance of the colony easier. He says that ‘‘it struggled long under the miseries of bad management ... before the South came under the benign influence of the British government.’’ By studying Vijayanagara, Mackenzie believed that the East India Company could gain ‘‘much useful information on many of these institutions, laws and customs whose influence still prevails among the various Tribes of Natives forming the general mass of the population to this day.’’ (1) Who was Colin Mackenzie? (2) How did Mackenzie try to rediscover the Vijayanagara Empire? (3) How was the study of the Vijayanagara Empire useful to the East India Company? (CBSE 2018, 7M)
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An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara |
7.1 Introduction |
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7.2 Founding of the Vijayanagara Empire |
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7.3 Urban Planning and Architecture |
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7.4 Cultural and Religious Developments |
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7.5 Economic Significance |
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7.6 Challenges and Decline |
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7.7 Legacy of the Vijayanagara Empire |
In NCERT Class 12 History Chapter 7, "An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara," students explore the grandeur of one of India’s most remarkable empires. The chapter highlights the architectural brilliance, economic prosperity, and cultural significance of the Vijayanagara Empire.
Mastering this chapter is crucial for understanding the role of the Vijayanagara Empire in shaping South Indian history and culture. By practicing MCQs and subjective questions, students can gain a deeper appreciation of this imperial legacy.