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.
HISTORY
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 …
Why were temples built in Bengal?
Temples were built in Bengal because of the following reasons: Increase in religious faith. Mosques had already been built. Powerful people wanted to demonstrate their power and proclaim their piety. ‘Low’ people also participated in the temple building. New economic opportunities to people also helped in temple setting up. Support of Brahmanas to get idols …
Why did conquerors try to control the temple of Jagannatha at Puri?
The temple of Jagannatha at Puri gained importance as a centre of pilgrimage. Its authority in social and political matters also increased. Hence, conquerors tried to establish control over the temple. They felt that this would make their rule acceptable to the local people.
Why do we know much more about the cultural practices of rulers than about those of ordinary people?
We know much more about the cultural practices of rulers than about those of ordinary people because the ordinary people followed the cultural practices adopted by their kings/emperors. Moreover people had faith in their rulers. They could not adopt other cultural practices which their rulers did not practise.
Why did minstrels proclaim the achievements of heroes?
Minstrels used to recite poems and songs which depicted the stories of the ” Rajputs’ heroic deeds. By reciting such poems and songs these minstrels inspired others to follow the examples of Rajputs. Ordinary people were also attracted by these stories.