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SAI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

SESSION 2020-21

CLASS - VII

SUB- SOCIAL SCIENCE (HISTORY)

NOTES

CH-2 New Kings and Kingdoms

The Cholas:

Sub-Topic: From Uraiyur to Thanjavur

(i) Cholas were from a small family of Uraiyur. The successors of Vijayalaya
conquered neighbouring regions and the kingdom grew in size and power.

(ii) Rajaraja I was considered the most powerful Chola ruler and expanded control
over most of these areas.

(iii) Rajaraja’s son Rajendra I raided the Ganga Valley, Sri Lanka and countries of
Southeast Asia.

Sub-Topic: Splendid Temples and Bronze Sculpture

(i) His son Rajendra I, conquered Sri Lanka and countries of Southeast Asia. Cholas
were big temple builders. Two famous temples were in Thanjavur and Gangai
kondacholapuram.

(ii) Temples were not only the places of worship; they were the hub of economic,
social and cultural life.

(iii) Chola Bronze images were considered the finest in the world.

Sub-Topic: Agriculture and Irrigation

(i) Agriculture was well developed along with various methods of irrigation.

(ii) Forests had to be cleared, land had to be levelled in other areas.

(iii) Some areas wells were dug, somewhere tanks were constructed to collect rain
water.

Sub-Topic: Administration of the Empire