What are the important architectural features of the temples of Bengal ?
The main architectural characters of the temples of Bengal are as given below:
- The brick and terracotta temples of Bengal were built with the support of various low social groups.
- Initially local deities were worshipped in thatched huts in the villages.
- But as soon as Brahmanas gave recognition to these local deities, temples were built for them.
- Temples copied the thatched huts's double roofed or four roofed structure.
- Temples were usually built on the square platform.
Popular Questions of Class 7 Social Science - Our Past-2 (History)
- Q:-
What are the difficulties historians face in using manuscripts?
- Q:-
What changes took place in varna-based society?
- Q:-
In what ways has the meaning of the term “Hindustan” changed over the centuries?
- Q:-
Do you think merchants and bankers today have the kind of influence they had in the eighteenth century?
- Q:-
What were the policies adopted by Asaf Jah to strengthen his position?
- Q:-
How do historians divide the past into periods? Do they face any problems in doing so?
- Q:-
How were the Sikhs organised in the eighteenth century?
- Q:-
What was the impact of the Mongol invasions on the Delhi Sultanate?
- Q:-
How was the administration of the Ahom state organised?
- Q:-
Why do you think many teachers rejected prevalent religious beliefs and practices?
Recently Viewed Questions of Class 7 Social Science - Our Past-2 (History)
- Q:-
Why did the Marathas want to expand beyond the Deccan?
- Q:-
What were the major ideas expressed by Kabir? How did he express these?
- Q:-
Why was it important for the Mughals to recruit mansabdars from diverse backgrounds and not just Turanis and Iranis?
- Q:-
What were the steps taken to ensure that muqtis performed their duties? Why do you think they may have wanted to defy the orders of the Sultans?
- Q:-
What changes took place in varna-based society?
- Q:-
What was the impact of the Mongol invasions on the Delhi Sultanate?
- Q:-
Why do you think towns grew around temples?
- Q:-
In whose reign did the Sultanate reach its farthest extent?
- Q:-
List some of the technological changes associated with this period.
- Q:-
Do you think merchants and bankers today have the kind of influence they had in the eighteenth century?
- NCERT Chapter