Class 7 NCERT • Exploring Society SST Part 2 Portal
Ch 04: Turning Tides: 11th and 12th Centuries
Select a topic or study module below to explore eastern and southern kingdoms, northern Rajput dynasties, monumental architecture, the impact of foreign invasions, and textbook solutions.
Topic 01 • Eastern India Powers
Rise of Regional Dynasties Including the Eastern Gangas and Senas in Eastern India
Topic 02 • Chola Maritime Power
Naval Expeditions, Overseas Trade Networks & Maritime Dominance of the Chola Empire
Topic 03 • Northern Dynasties
Political Rivalries, Alliances & Rule of Rajput Kingdoms in Central and Northern India
Topic 04 • Temple Architecture
Exquisite Structures like Kandariya Mahadeva & Konark Sun Temple Under Royal Patronage
Topic 05 • Centres of Learning
The Tragic Decline and Destruction of Ancient Monasteries and Universities like Nalanda
Topic 06 • Foreign Invasions
Invasions by Mahmud of Ghazni, Muhammad Ghurī, Battles of Tarain & Shifting Politics
Topic 07 • Society & Trade
Socio-Cultural Dynamics, Economic Patterns & Coexisting Religious Traditions
Module 08 • Exercises & Quiz