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Which language is a combination of Sanskrit and the regional language spoken in Kerala?
Which language is a combination of Sanskrit and the regional language spoken in Kerala?
- Konkani
- Prakrit
- Tamil
- Manipravalam (correct)
Which of the following texts is written in Manipravalam?
Which of the following texts is written in Manipravalam?
- Lilatilakam (correct)
- Mahabharata
- Ramayana
- Katha Sarit Sagara
What was a major architectural feature of the temples in Bengal?
What was a major architectural feature of the temples in Bengal?
- Round shape design
- Double-roof (dochala) (correct)
- Single dome structure
- Gothic arches
Who were the primary supporters of the dance form Kathak?
Who were the primary supporters of the dance form Kathak?
Why were temples built in Bengal during historic times?
Why were temples built in Bengal during historic times?
What was the main reason conquerors sought control over the Jagannatha temple at Puri?
What was the main reason conquerors sought control over the Jagannatha temple at Puri?
What role did minstrels play in the cultural narrative of heroes?
What role did minstrels play in the cultural narrative of heroes?
Why do historians focus more on rulers' cultural practices than those of ordinary people?
Why do historians focus more on rulers' cultural practices than those of ordinary people?
Flashcards
Manipravalam
Manipravalam
A language combining Sanskrit and a regional language; primarily Malayalam.
Lilatilakam
Lilatilakam
A text written in Manipravalam, showcasing a blend of Sanskrit and Malayalam.
Kathak patrons
Kathak patrons
Mughal emperors and Nawabs of Lucknow (especially Wajid Ali Shah) were major patrons of Kathak dance.
Double-roof temple
Double-roof temple
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Four-roof temple
Four-roof temple
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Minstrels' role
Minstrels' role
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Cultural practices of rulers (vs. ordinary people)
Cultural practices of rulers (vs. ordinary people)
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Temple control by conquerors
Temple control by conquerors
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Study Notes
Regional Cultures in India
- Q1 Matching: Connects specific cultural figures/works with their respective regions.
- Anantavarman - Orissa
- Jagannatha - Puri
- Mahodayapuram - Kerala
- Lilatilakam - Kerala
- Mangalakavya - Bengal
- Miniature - Kangra
- Q2 Manipravalam:
- Manipravalam was a language mixing Sanskrit and regional languages (like Malayalam).
- Lilatilakam is an example of a text written in Manipravalam.
- Q3 (Page 2): Patrons of Kathak:
- Mughal emperors and Nawabs of Lucknow, particularly Wajid Ali Shah, were major patrons of Kathak.
- Q4 (Page 2): Bengal Temple Architecture:
- Important features of Bengal temples included double roofs (dochala) and four roofs (chauchala).
- Q1 (Page 2): Minstrels' Role:
- Minstrels, or storytellers, highlighted heroes' achievements to memorialize them and inspire others.
- Q2 (Page 2): Rulers vs. Ordinary People (Cultural Record):
- We know more about rulers' cultural practices because only rulers could afford to commission historians for documentation.
- Q3 (Page 2): Control of Jagannatha Temple:
- Conquerors often sought to control the Jagannatha temple at Puri because it often held significant social and political importance.
- Q4 (Page 3): Temple Construction in Bengal:
- Temples in Bengal were erected to accommodate local deities recognized by Brahmins.
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