Who were the Kathaks?
The kathaks were originally a caste of storytellers in temples of north India who beautified their performances with gestures and songs.
Define the term Kathak.
The term Kathak is derived from Katha, a word used in Sanskrit and other languages for the story.
How were the Rajput rulers most distinctive?
The Rajput rulers were the apostles of bravery. They fought valiantly and often chose death on the battlefield rather than face defeat.
What was called Rajputana by the British?
In the 19th century, the region that constitutes most of the present-day Rajasthan was called Rajputana by the British.
Who did King Anangabhima III dedicate his kingdom to? What did he proclaim himself?
King Anangabhima III dedicated his kingdom to Purushottama Jagannath and proclaimed himself as the deputy of the god.
Who was Anantavarman?
Anantavarman was one of the most important rulers of the Ganga dynasty in the 12th century.
Do you use different languages for (a) speaking, (b) reading, (c) writing? Find out about one major composition in language that you use and discuss why you find it interesting.
For speaking I use Hindi and Punjabi.(b) For reading I use Hindi and English.(c) For writing I use Hindi and English.Thus, I use different languages for speaking, reading and writing.
Describe the most important features of the culture of your region, focussing on buildings, performing arts, and painting.
I live in Delhi. Right from the beginning, it has been a land of mixed cultures. In old days, it was invaded by a number of foreign rulers. Some of them stayed here for some time and some settle down permanently. They all affected its culture, language, religion, society, architecture, art and painting. Still we …