The Making of Regional Cultures Question Answers: NCERT Class 7 Social Science - Our Past-2 (History)

Avantavarman                               Orrisa
Jagannatha                                    Puri
Mahodayapuram                            Kerala
Lilatilakam                                      Kerala
Mangalakavya                                Bengal
Miniature                                         Kangra

Manipravalam defines as diamonds and corals which refers to the two languages named, Sanskrit and the regional language of kerala. A book dealing with the grammar and poetics lilatilakam was written in manipravalam language.

Major partons of kathak were the mughal emperors who were the nawabs of lucknow, mainly of wajid ali shah.

The main architectural characters of the temples of Bengal are as given below:

- The brick and terracotta temples of Bengal were built with the support of various low social groups.
- Initially local deities were worshipped in thatched huts in the villages.
- But as soon as Brahmanas gave recognition to these local deities, temples were built for them.
- Temples copied the thatched huts's double roofed or four roofed structure.
- Temples were usually built on the square platform.

The ministrels proclaimed the achievements of heroes in order to:
- Conserve their memories
- Inspire other people to follow their example.

Rulers adopted many methods to protect their achievements like minstrels singing their heroic stories painting inscriptions, historical worth, donation to the temples etc. While common people didn't do anything to protect the records of their heroic deeds. Therefore, we know more about the cultural practices rulers than about those of common people there.

Conquers tried hard to gain control over the jagannatha temple located at puri because it would make their rule acceptable to the local people of that place. Since, the temple was important as a place of pilgrimage and was a center of authority in social and political matters.

The temple builders of Bengal wanted to display their piety. Therefore, they built temples.