The Making of Regional Cultures
Class – Vll History ch. The Making of Regional Cultures Glossary : ---- 1. Kolu --- Oil pressers. 2.Dochala -- Double- roofed structures. 3. Pir --- A Persian word that means a spiritual guide. 4.Miniature – Small sized painting, usually done in water colour on cloth or paper Textbook Exercise --- 1 What is Manipravalam? Name abook written in that language. Answer: Manipravalam is a language. The book written in that language is Lilatilakam 2. Who were the major patrons of Kathak? Answer: The Mughals were the major patrons of Kathak. 3. What are the Important architectural features of the temples of Bengal? Answer: Architectural features of the temples of Bengal: 1. Double roofed or dochala, four roofed (chauchala). 2. Comparative more complex-four roofed structures-four triangular roofs placed on four walls moved up to coverage on curved line or a point. 3. Built on a square platform. 4. Interior plain. 5. Outer walls decorated with paintings, ornamental tiles o...