6th Social Science NCERT Chapter 11

The Mahabalipuram temples are important for their Dravidian style of architecture, which became a significant political statement and influence as the Pallavas expanded their power and established their authority.

In the early medieval period, the economy played a crucial role in shaping social hierarchies by enabling kings and chiefs to control huge resources, making them powerful and allowing them to support brahmanas and warriors who assisted them in gaining control over territories and resources.

Guilds in the medieval urban economy were significant as they helped in organizing the life and economy of the town. Guilds also worked to regulate and ensure the quality of goods, maintain prices, protect the rich town-dwellers as well as poorer weavers and craftspeople.

Regional trade networks were established in early medieval India through the growth of trade towns and ports, which became significant centers for the exchange of goods. The increasing maritime trade facilitated these networks, enhancing connections between different regions.

The inscription related to water resources at Uçhapati is significant as it highlights the importance of water management in regions like South India, showing how rulers were involved in encouraging waterworks to maintain and manage water resources effectively in the area.