Turning Tides 11th and 12th Centuries
CBSE · Class 7 · Social Science
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What to Focus On
- The period saw stronger Turkic invasions into north India.
- Some Indian kingdoms resisted successfully for a time.
- Art, trade, literature, science, and temple building continued.
- The Hindu Shāhis were a powerful dynasty in Afghanistan and north-west India.
- The Khyber Pass was both an invasion route and a trade route.
- Control of the pass gave military advantage.
- Mahmūd defeated Ānandapāla in 1008.
- He conducted 17 campaigns into India.
- He destroyed the temple at Mathura in 1018.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Mahmūd of Ghazni wanted to rule India permanently and built a lasting empire there.
Mahmūd of Ghazni and Muhammad Ghūrī had the same aim and the same style of invasion.
The Hindu Shāhis were weak and unimportant, so their defeat did not matter much.
Memory Tips
The 11th and 12th centuries were a period of transition in Indian history
Hindu Shāhis controlled the Khyber Pass and resisted invasions
Mahmūd of Ghazni conducted 17 campaigns into India
Mahmūd defeated Jayapāla and Ānandapāla
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- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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