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Indian history, geography, culture, trade
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Module 7
Early Medieval India: Regional Kingdoms and Feudal Society
1
The Tripartite Struggle for Kannauj
Explain the tripartite struggle for Kannauj between the Gurjara-Pratiharas, Palas, and Rashtrakutas.
2
Chola Administration and Maritime Power
Describe the administrative system and maritime power of the Chola Empire, including its local self-governing assemblies (ur, sabha).
3
Chola Naval Power and Southeast Asian Trade
Explain the Chola navy's role in controlling trade with Southeast Asia and the resulting cultural exchange.
4
Chalukya-Pallava Rivalry and Temple Architecture
Describe the political rivalry between the Chalukyas of Badami and the Pallavas of Kanchi and their contributions to temple architecture.
The Samanta System: Early Medieval India's Political and Economic Transformation
Explain the development of the Samanta system and its impact on the political and economic structure of early medieval India.
6
Bhakti Movement & Advaita Vedanta: South Indian Foundations
Describe the origins and key tenets of the Bhakti movement in South India (Alvars, Nayanars) and Shankaracharya's Advaita philosophy.
Pala Patronage of Mahayana Buddhism and Universities
Describe the Pala dynasty's patronage of Mahayana Buddhism and the universities of Nalanda and Vikramashila.
8
Early Islamic Invasions: Sindh and Ghazni
Explain the political and economic impact of the Arab conquest of Sindh and Mahmud of Ghazni's raids on northern India.
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