{"id":1695,"date":"2022-09-20T06:00:16","date_gmt":"2022-09-20T06:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theexampillar.com\/ncert\/?p=1695"},"modified":"2022-11-29T06:36:46","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T06:36:46","slug":"ncert-solutions-class-7-social-science-history-chapter-5-rulers-and-buildings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theexampillar.com\/ncert\/ncert-solutions-class-7-social-science-history-chapter-5-rulers-and-buildings\/","title":{"rendered":"NCERT Solutions Class 7 Social Science (History) Chapter 5 Rulers And Buildings"},"content":{"rendered":"

NCERT Solutions Class 7 Social Science (History)\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The NCERT Solutions in English Language for Class 7 Social Science (History) Chapter – 5 (Rulers And Buildings) <\/strong>has been provided here to help the students in solving the questions from this exercise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Chapter – 5 (Rulers And Buildings)<\/span><\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s Recall\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1. How is the \u201ctrabeate\u201d principle of architecture different from the \u201carcuate\u201d?
\n<\/strong><\/span>Answer –\u00a0<\/strong>In the \u201ctrabeate\u201d principle of architecture, roofs, doors and windows were made by placing a horizontal beam across two vertical columns. On the other hand, in the \u201carcuate\u201d principle of architecture, the weight of the superstructure above the doors and windows was carried by arches.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. What is a shikhara?
\n<\/strong><\/span>Answer –\u00a0<\/strong>It refers to the rising roof of a Hindu temple. In north India it is called\u00a0shikhara\u00a0and in the south it is called\u00a0gopuram.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. What is pietra-dura?
\n<\/strong><\/span>Answer – <\/strong>Pietra dura is a term for the inlay technique of using cut and fitted, highly polished colored stones to create images. In south Asia it is known as parchin kari.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. What are the elements of a Mughal chahar bagh garden?
\n<\/strong><\/span>Answer –<\/strong> Mughal Chahar bagh consists of four gardens. These gardens are placed within rectangular walled enclosures and divided into four quarters by artificial channels.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s Understand\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

5. How did a temple communicate the importance of a king?
\n<\/strong><\/span>Answer –\u00a0<\/strong>They gave the kings a chance to proclaim their close relationship with God, which was more important during the period of rapid political change.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. An inscription in Shah Jahan\u2019s diwan-i khas in Delhi stated: \u201cIf there is Paradise on Earth, it is here, it is here, it is here.\u201d How was this image created?
\n<\/strong><\/span>Answer –\u00a0<\/strong>It was created by fusing different elements of Mughal architecture in a grand harmonious synthesis. It required careful planning. It was placed within a large courtyard.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. How did the Mughal court suggest that everyone \u2013 the rich and the poor, the powerful and the weak \u2013 received justice equally from the emperor?
\n<\/strong><\/span>Answer – <\/strong>This was done by using a series of pietra dura inlays in his throne, that depicted the legendary\u00a0Greek God Orpheus<\/i>\u00a0playing the lute. It was believed that the music of Orpheus would calm even the beasts and ensure coexistence and harmony. His hall was constructed in a way to ensure equality and justice to all.<\/span><\/p>\n

8. What role did the Yamuna play in the layout of the new Mughal city at Shahjahanabad?
\n<\/strong><\/span>Answer – <\/strong>The imperial palace commanded the river front in the new city of Shahjahanabad that he constructed in Delhi. Only specially favoured nobles like his eldest son Dara Shikoh had access to the river. All others had to construct their homes in the city away from the Yamuna River.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s Discuss\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

9. The rich and powerful construct large houses today. In what ways were the constructions of kings and their courtiers different in the past?<\/strong><\/span>
\nAnswer – <\/strong>The constructions of kings and their courtiers were different in the past in the following ways:<\/span><\/p>\n