Class 8 new ncert Chapter 2 SST Solution - Reshaping India's Political Map
Chapter 2: Reshaping India's Political Map Question 1: What changes took place in India's Political Map during the medieval period (11th to 17th century)? Answer: During this period, the boundaries of India changed repeatedly due to foreign invasions and the rise of new dynasties. New states like the Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagara, and Bahmani emerged, due to which the political map kept taking a new form. Question 2: How was the Delhi Sultanate established? Answer: After the defeat of Prithviraj Chauhan in 1192, the Delhi Sultanate was established. It was ruled by five major Turk-Afghan dynasties (Mamluk, Khilji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, Lodi). Question 3: What were the main features of the Sultanate period? Answer: Main features of the Sultanate period: Political instability Frequent wars and expansion Struggle for power Loot and tax collection Importance of Delhi as the capital Question 4: What were the major achievements of Alauddin Khilji? Answer: Majo...