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What is 'Brahmadeya/ Agrahara'? Who received it and why? 

Important Questions on New Kings and Kingdoms

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What was the role of land grants in medieval India?
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Prashastis contain details that may not be literally true.

Who composed Prashastis? 

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_____ composed the poem Rajatarangni. [Kalhana/ Kamban]
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What was a common form of land grant in medieval India?
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What information did Prashastis usually include about the king?
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 Kalhana composed the poem Rajatarangini in hindi.
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What was the relationship between Prashastis and religious institutions?
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Rulers often made claims through inscriptions. Why do you think they made these claims?
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How were Prashastis typically inscribed?
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_____ were composed by learned Brahmanas of medieval regional states. (Prashastis / Ballads)
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Who commonly wrote the Prashastis in medieval India?
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What is a "Prashasti" in the context of medieval India?
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_____ composed the Sanskrit poem Rajatarangini which was about the history of Kashmir rulers. (Kalhana/ Kavichakravarthy Kamban)
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What role did Prashastis play in the political system of medieval India?
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Prashastis are sources of medieval history which were composed by learned Brahmanas from the seventh century to the twelfth century.
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The long poem in praise of kings are called _____.
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Rajatarangini was written by
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Achievements of a Pratihara ruler named Nagabhata are proclaimed in a Prashasti fount in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
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Evidence of land grants given to Brahmanas by Medieval Indian rulers during the 9th century was recorded on a _____ plate. (Copper / Platinum)
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What was the main purpose of Prashastis?