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State any two features of Indian Bazaars described by Ibn Battuta.

The two features of Indian Bazaars described by Ibn Battuta are:

1. The bazaars were bright and colorful with crowded streets.


2. The market was a place of both economic activities as well as a center for social activities.


3. The cities had many well-established mosques, temples, etc.


4. They also had spaces for the general public for dance and music performances.


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(16.1) On the given political outline map of India (on page 15), locate and label the following appropriately :

(a) Kheda – Important Centre of National Movement.


OR


Bombay – A territory under British control during 1857.


(b) Agra – The Imperial capital of Mughals.


OR


Mysore


(16.2) On the same political outline map of India, three places have been marked as A, B, and C, which are related to the matured Harappan sites. Identify them and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them.



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Note : The following questions are for the Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu of Q. No. 16 :

(16.1) Name any one centre of National Movement.


(16.2) Name any one territory under Babur.


(16.3) Name any three Buddhist sites.


OR


Name any three matured Harappan sites.


 3

Why did Gandhiji emphasize Hindustani for the national

language? Explain.


 4

Describe any four features of the Mauryan administration.