New Kings and Kingdoms - 2

How long did the Tang dynasty last? What is the first statement of the audio clip?

• Tang dynasty remained in power for about 300 years

• (from the seventh to the tenth centuries)

What do you know about periyapuranam? What is the first statement of the audio clip?

• Periyapuranam is a twelfth-century Tamil work,

• which informs us about the lives of ordinary men and women.

What do you know about periyapuranam? What is the second statement of the audio clip?

• Periyapuranam is a twelfth-century Tamil work,

• which informs us about the lives of ordinary men and women.

What role did Samantas play in politics? What is the first statement of the audio clip?

• They were expected to bring gifts for their kings or overlords,

• be present at their courts and provide them with military support.

What role did Samantas play in politics? What is the second statement of the audio clip?

• They were expected to bring gifts for their kings or overlords,

• be present at their courts and provide them with military support.

How were brahmanas rewarded by kings? What is the first statement of the audio clip?

• Kings often rewarded Brahmanas by grants of land.

• These were recorded on copper plates,

• which were given to those who received the land.

How were brahmanas rewarded by kings? What is the Second statement of the audio clip?

• Kings often rewarded Brahmanas by grants of land.

• These were recorded on copper plates,

• which were given to those who received the land.

How were brahmanas rewarded by kings? What is the Third statement of the audio clip?

• Kings often rewarded Brahmanas by grants of land.

• These were recorded on copper plates,

• which were given to those who received the land.

Who were the parties involved in the tripartite struggle? What is the first statement of the audio clip?

• Rulers belonging to the Gurjara-Pratihara, Rashtrakuta and Pala dynasties

• were the parties involved in the tripartite struggle.

Who were the parties involved in the tripartite struggle? What is the Second statement of the audio clip?

• Rulers belonging to the Gurjara-Pratihara, Rashtrakuta and Pala dynasties

• were the parties involved in the tripartite struggle.