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Gujarat Board · Class 7 · Social Science
What Medieval Architecture, Cities, Merchants and Craftsman covers in Gujarat Board Class 7 Social Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
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4 Topics · Gujarat Board Class 7 Social Science · 2026-27
Topics in Medieval Architecture, Cities, Merchants and Craftsman
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Understanding Architecture and Sculpture
- Sculpture is the art of decorating rock, wood, or metal using a chisel and hammer — it is the sculptor's imagination given physical form.
- Architecture (also called 'Shilpshastra') means the science and art of construction — buildings, forts, wells, tombs, minarets, etc.
- A person who is skilled in architecture is called an 'Architect'.
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Rajput Era Architecture (700 AD – 1200 AD)
- The period 700 AD to 1200 AD is called the Rajput Era.
- Nagar style of temples was prevalent during the Rajput era.
- Important Rajput-era temples include: Khajuraho temples (Madhya Pradesh), Lingaraj Temple (Puri, Odisha), and Gop Temple (Saurashtra, Gujarat).
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Delhi Sultanate Architecture
- After the Rajput era, Delhi Sultanate brought a new style of architecture associated with Islam — Arab style was predominant initially.
- Three main types of Islamic architecture: Mosque (Masjid), Tomb (Mausoleum), and Roja.
- Important structures in Delhi: Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, Hoz-e-Khas, Alai Darwaza, and Siri Fort.
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Mughal Architecture
- Mughal architecture is considered the finest and most developed form of Indo-Islamic architecture.
- Akbar built the Fort of Agra and the Fort of Fatehpur Sikri.
- Mughals started the tradition of developing beautiful gardens (Bagh).
Key Concepts
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