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Empires and Kingdoms 6th to 10th Centuries — Revision Notes

CBSE · Class 7 · Social Science

Empires and Kingdoms 6th to 10th Centuries revision notes for CBSE Class 7 Social Science: 4 topics in quick points.

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1. Harṣavardhana and North India

  • Harṣavardhana ascended the throne in 606 CE at Kannauj.
  • He belonged to the Puṣhyabhūti or Vardhana dynasty.
  • Harṣa was a poet, dramatist, and patron of scholars like Bāṇabhaṭṭa.
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2. The Tripartite Struggle for Kannauj

  • After Harṣa’s death, north India faced political turmoil.
  • Kannauj became the centre of a long struggle among three powers.
  • The three parties were the Pālas from the east, the Gurjara-Pratihāras from the west, and the Rāṣṭrakūṭas from the Deccan.
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3. The Pālas and Learning in Eastern India

  • Gopāla was chosen king in 750 CE and became the first Pāla king.
  • Dharmapāla was Gopāla’s successor and expanded the Pāla Empire.
  • Dharmapāla founded Vikramaśhilā in the late 8th century on the banks of the Ganga.
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4. The Gurjara-Pratihāras

  • The Gurjara-Pratihāra dynasty was founded in the mid-8th century CE by Nāgabhaṭa I.
  • Nāgabhaṭa I defeated an Arab army, as recorded in a Gwalior inscription.
  • King Bhoja was a 9th-century Gurjara-Pratihāra ruler.

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Harṣavardhana ascended the throne in 606After Harṣa’s death in 647 CEGopāla became the first Pāla kingNāgabhaṭa I founded the GurjaraDantidurga became the first independent Rāṣṭrakūṭa

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What are the important topics in Empires and Kingdoms 6th to 10th Centuries for CBSE Class 7 Social Science?
Key topics in Empires and Kingdoms 6th to 10th Centuries include Harṣavardhana and North India, The Tripartite Struggle for Kannauj, The Pālas and Learning in Eastern India, The Gurjara-Pratihāras. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 7 exams.
How should I revise Empires and Kingdoms 6th to 10th Centuries for Class 7 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 76 practice questions on Empires and Kingdoms 6th to 10th Centuries. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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