NCERT Class 7 Social Science Chapter 8: Complete Resource for Eighteenth-century Political Formation
FAQs on NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Social Chapter 8 - Complete Resource For Eighteenth-Century Political Formation
1. Why is the 18th Century Considered Necessary?
The 18th century is considered necessary because of many happenings that took place in the subcontinent.
2. Nadir Shah: Who is He?
Nadir Shah is a famous ruler of the Iran subcontinent.
3. What is Chapter 8 of Class 7 History Textbook?
The theme of the Chapter is Eighteenth-Century Political Formations. As the theme of the chapter suggests, the chapter helps you to understand the various changes happening in the politics of the nation during the given time period as well as the impact of these changes. The period saw the emergence of several independent kingdoms, the arrival of foreign powers in the subcontinent, and the invasion by Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali. The chapter also gives a brief idea about the French Revolution.
4. What were the independent states that emerged during the 18th Century?
The period saw the disintegration and fall of the Mughal Empire. The period saw several independent states occupying the centre stage. Some of the states that emerged as regional independent powers were earlier the provinces of the Empire. Other categories of states that came up during the period include states that enjoyed considerable independence from the influence of the empire and the states that had seized their independence from the mighty Mughal Empire. To study more students can visit the Vedantu website and the Vedantu app.
5. What were the factors responsible for the fall of the mighty empire?
The once invincible empire of the Mughals suffered a series of setbacks because of internal as well as external factors. A long-drawn war in the Deccan by Aurangzeb has depleted the revenues as well as the resources of the military. The religious policy followed by Aurangzeb has alienated their former powerful allies, the Rajputs. The administration was corrupted and demoralized during the period of later Mughals. The nobles and the local rulers tried to increase their clout of authority and revenue to the capital fell. Numerous rebellions and foreign invasions dealt a death blow to the empire.
6. Explain the common features of the states of Hyderabad, Bengal and Awadh.
The states of Hyderabad, Bengal, and Awadh were founded by Nizam-ul-Mulk, Murshid Quli Khan, and Burhan-ul-Mulk respectively. There are three features that are common to all three states. Firstly, the founders were not confident of some of the features of the administrative system they had inherited. Secondly, their method of tax collection was different. And lastly, their emerging relationships with rich merchants and bankers of the region. To know more about such political formations of the 18th century, students can download the NCERT Solutions free of cost from the Vedantu website (vedantu.com).
7. Who were the Jats?
Jats, led by their leader Churaman, had consolidated power during the 17 and 18 centuries. They were agriculturists and wanted to be free of the control of the Mughals. Their power reached its zenith under the ruler of Bharatpur, Suraj Mal. Parts of modern-day Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi came under their control. They have to their credit numerous forts and palaces. The son of Suraj Mal, along with his troops and several Maratha and Sikh troops, fought the Mughals.