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brought the various parts of the subcontinent under the Turkish and Afghan rulers who dreamt
closer together. This trend was strengthened of ruling on all India empire.

Terminology

Disintegration : the process of losing cohesion or strength
Patronage : the power to control appointments to office or the right to privileges
Annexed : add as an extra or subordinate part, especially to a document
Pilgrimage : a pilgrim’s journey

Inside Story
Inside Story
g The period between 750 AD and 1200 AD is referred to as early medieval period of Indian
history.

g The Gurjara Pratiharas ruled much parts of the northern India from the 6th to 11th century.
g Due to the prowess of Gurjara Pratiharas, Arabs were confined to Sindh from 7th to 11th
century.
g The revenue was equal to the amount of money an officer would normally receive as salary.
g Between 1010 AD and 1025 AD, Mahmud attacked only the temple towns in northern India.
g At Nalanda (in Bihar), there was a famous Buddhist monastery and university.

g During the invasions of India, trade received a new impetus. India got connected to the
outer Asiatic world after the Ghori’s invasions.

A. Tick (3) the correct option.
1. The period between ______________ and 1200 AD is referred to as early medieval period
of Indian history.

(a) 750 AD (b) 650 AD (c) 175 AD
2. A ______________ is actually a piece of land only which is ruled by either a king or a
queen.
(a) country (b) kingdom (c) palace
3. Which phase was marked by the growth of three important political powers in India?

(a) The first phase (b) The second phase (c) The third phase
4. Who ruled much parts of the Northern India from the 6th to 11th Century AD?
(a) The Palas (b) The Rastrakutas (c) Gurjar Pratiharas

5. In which centuries the Turks established themselves in India?
(a) In the 12th and 13th centuries AD.
(b) In the 11th and 12th centuries AD.

(c) In the 14th and 15th centuries AD.

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