SEBA Class 7 Social Science (English Medium) Chapter 17 – The Mughal Era: The Society and Culture Solutions & Summary
Discover the SEBA Class 7 Social Science Chapter 17 – “The Mughal Era: The Society and Culture”, which explores the social structure, religious practices, art, literature, and cultural advancements during the Mughal period.
This chapter provides insights into how Mughal society was divided into different classes, including nobles, traders, peasants, and artisans. It also explains the status of women, educational developments, and the influence of Persian, Indian, and Central Asian traditions on Mughal culture.
The Mughal era was a golden period for Indian architecture, music, painting, and literature. Students will learn about famous Mughal monuments like the Taj Mahal, Red Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri, as well as prominent scholars, poets, and musicians of that time.
This chapter includes NCERT-based textbook answers, multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and a detailed chapter summary to help students prepare for exams effectively.
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Class 7 Social Science
Chapter – 17 Ospin Academy
The Mughal Era: The Society and Culture
Exercise:
1. Answer the following:
(a) Who built the Tomb of Sasaram?
Ans: Sher Shah Suri.
(b) What was specially used in the construction of buildings in the days of Akbar?
Ans: During the time of Akbar, the grinded red bricks were used in the construction of buildings.
(c) On the bank of which river is the Taj Mahal situated?
Ans: Yamuna.
(d) What is the name of the sculptor who made the Peacock Throne?
Ans: Shah Jahan.
(e) What is the name of the trend of Bhakti movement in Assam?
Ans: Ekasarana Dharma.
(f) From what two languages did the Urdu language emerge?
Ans: Urdu was emerged by the combination of hindustani and persian languages.
2. Choose the correct answer:
(a) Fatehpur Sikri was built by Jahangir/Akbar/Babur.
Ans: Akbar.
(b) The Taj Mahal was constructed with red grinded brick/ white marble/ Brick- cement.
Ans: white marble.
(c) The exponent of the Bhakti movement in Assam was Ramananda/Guru Nanak/ Sankardev.
Ans: Sankardev.
(d) The Mughals art and paintings reached its climax in the period of Jahangir/Shah Jahan/Aurangzeb.
Ans: Jahangir.
(e) The autobiography Tuzuk-i-Baburi was written in Turki by Babur/Akbar/ Humayun.
Ans: Babur.
3. Fill in the blanks:
(a) Babur built ________ at Kabulbagh and Chambal of Panipat.
Ans: Gardens.
(b) The period of _______ is regarded as the golden age of the Mughal architecture.
Ans: Shah Jahan.
(c) The period of Jahangir witnessed the highest development of ________.
Ans: Mughal painting.
(d) The name of the dictionary published in the days of Akbar is __________.
Ans: Ain-i-Akbari.
(e) _________ was the chief exponent of Vaishnavite Movement in Assam.
Ans: Srimanta Sankardev.
4. Answer in about 50 words:
(a) As a painter and critic how did Jahangir patronise Indian art and culture.
Ans: Mughal art and painting reached its zenith in the reign of Jahangir who was an art critic besides being a lover of art. He appealed to the artists to pay more importance to the reality than the imaginary art. The miniature art also occu- pied a special place in the days of Jahangir. The famous painters Mansor, Murad. Bishan das etc, added to the beauty of Jahangir’s royal court. Many schools of art grew all over India during his reign.
(b) Shah Jahan’s contribution towards art, paintings sculpture and culture of Mughal.
Ans: Shah Jahan built many beautiful buildings and Masjids at different places like Lahore and Kashmir etc. Diwan-e-Am and Diwan-e-Khas built inside the Red Fort were the central point of attraction. It is specially notable that Shah Jahan not only paid impor- tance in building sculptures and architectures but also arranged to preserve them. So he is called the real builder of the Mughal Empire. The glorious age of Mughal architecture gradually came to an end with the death of Shah Jahan.
(c) How did the religious policy of Akbar influence the Mughal period.
Ans: The name of Akbar comes to our mind first when we discuss the religious policy of the Mughals. All other emperors except Akbar paid special attention to the interest of their own religions and administrative management so that they can sustain their rule. On the other hand, though Akbar was an orthodox Muslim yet he adopted a liberal religious policy. So the religious policy followed by Akbar contributed to a great extent in expanding the Mughal empire in India.
(d) Name few mentionable women of Mughal era.
Ans: In the pages of History we come across various names of women belonging to the royal families of the Mughal Era. Especially in the field of literature, Humayun’s sister and the writer of the Humayun Nama, Gulbadan Begum was significant. It was known that the empress of Jahangir, Noor Jahan Begum, and two daughters of Shah Jahan-Jahanara and Raushanara received political power. On the other hand, Shah Jahan made his wife’s name, Mumtaj Mahal immortal in the form of the Taj Mahal. The names of the Hindu wives of the emperors like Jodhabai, Maanbai, Jagat Gosain etc. were found to be mentioned.
5. Collect pictures of Mughal architecture and prepare an Album.
Ans: Student do yourself.
6. Write 10 sentences in your copy on each of the following pictures.
(i) Kamakhya Temple.
(ii) Tomb of Humayun.
(iii) Qutub Minar.
(iv) Coins.
Ans: (i) Kamakhya Temple: Situated on the Nilachal hills, this temple is an important pilgrimage centre for tantric worshippers and Hindus. It is also considered important as it is the temple where the beliefs and practices of the Aryan communities coincide with non-Aryan communities. It is named after the mother goddess Kamakhya. According to Sanatan Dharm, the Kamakhya Temple was created when Hindu Goddess Parvati ordered Lord Shiva to build a shrine for her so that she could meditate in peace until she found a suitable husband for herself.
(ii) Tomb of Humayun: Humayun’s Tomb was built in the 1560’s, with the patronage of Humayun’s son, the great Emperor Akbar.It was commissioned by Humayun’s first wife Empress Haji Begum also known as Bega Begum. It is believed that she designed and financed the tomb. Humayun’s Tomb stands as a landmark in the development of Mughal architecture, and also represents the earliest extant specimen of the Mughal scheme of the garden tomb, with causeways and channels.
(iii) Qutub Minar: The Qutab Minar was the first building constructed in the Indo-Islamic style. Its construction started during the reign of Qutb ud din Aibak, the founder of the Sultanate.Built of red and buff sandstone and eloquently carved with inscriptional bands, the Qutb Minar is the tallest masonry tower in India, measuring 72.5 metres high, with projecting balconies for calling all Mu’adhdhin to prayer.Qutub Minar is a historical monument that is a symbol of victory for the time when it was constructed. It was a victory of the Ghurid Dynasty.
(iv) Coins: coins were first made of scraps of metal. Ancient coins were produced through a process of hitting a hammer positioned over an anvil. The rich iconography of the obverse of the early electrum coins contrasts with the dull appearance of their reverse which usually carries only punch marks. The shape and number of these punches varied according to their denomination and weight-standard.Coins are important primary sources of history. They convey the names of kings with their titles and portraits, events, places, dates, dynasties, achievements and logos.
Q1: What was the social structure during the Mughal period?
A: Mughal society was divided into different classes, including nobles, traders, artisans, farmers, and soldiers. The emperor and royal family were at the top.
Q2: What role did women play in Mughal society?
A: Women had an important role in Mughal society. Some royal women like Nur Jahan and Jahanara Begum had significant influence in administration and culture, but most women had limited rights.
Q3: What were the major achievements in art and architecture during the Mughal era?
A: The Mughal era saw the construction of Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Fatehpur Sikri, and Humayun’s Tomb, blending Persian, Indian, and Islamic architectural styles.
Q4: How did the Mughal rulers contribute to literature and music?
A: Mughal emperors like Akbar and Jahangir encouraged Persian and Indian literature. Tansen, a famous musician, flourished under Akbar’s court, shaping Hindustani classical music.
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