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On an outline map of India, mark and label Surat, Hampi, Masulipatnam, Murshidabad, Kanchipuram, Varanasi, Ahmedabad and Bidar.

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Why do you think the Hampi was fortified?
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From the eighth century onwards a _____  levied taxes on traders and artisans. (Samanta/Uppati)
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From the eighth century onwards, the Indian subcontinent saw the rise of Temple Towns and _____centres (pilgrimage/ education).
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Political stability led to economic prosperity in medieval towns? Give reasons. 
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Agrahara is a Medieval Indian term for a place where villagers brought their produce to sell. 
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A khanqah referred to a market street which was lined up with different shops in Medieval India.
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Describe the various activities of small towns? 
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Medieval India underwent frequent political upheavals. However, this period also witnessed the growth of towns and urban centres in various parts of the country. The rulers made strong efforts to help these centres flourish. The splendour and wealth of these towns and cities even attracted foreign travellers. The Moroccan traveller, Ibn Batuta, left glowing accounts of Imperial Delhi and many other cities.

Read the passage and answer the following. 

(i) What are the factors that lead to the growth of towns and cities?

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When _____ (Jahangir / Akbar) abandoned Fatehpur Sikri, it fell into its decline.
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On what basis were towns classified? What do you understand by capital town?
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Which of the following were the famous guilds of South India during the eighth century?