Body armours used in the past were made of heavy metals which made them difficult to carry and move around in. Modern protective gear is more comfortable and easy to use, replacing body armours.
In the past, royal families wore elaborate silk and cotton dresses with accessories like turbans and shoes. Jewelry was also commonly worn.
Utensils in the past were made primarily of bronze and clay, though royal families also used silver and gold utensils which came in various shapes and sizes.
The Qutb Shahi kings ruled Golconda fort in the 16th-17th centuries, gaining it prominence. Before them the Kakatiya dynasty ruled, and later the Mughals
Body armours used in the past were made of heavy metals which made them difficult to carry and move around in. Modern protective gear is more comfortable and easy to use, replacing body armours.
In the past, royal families wore elaborate silk and cotton dresses with accessories like turbans and shoes. Jewelry was also commonly worn.
Utensils in the past were made primarily of bronze and clay, though royal families also used silver and gold utensils which came in various shapes and sizes.
The Qutb Shahi kings ruled Golconda fort in the 16th-17th centuries, gaining it prominence. Before them the Kakatiya dynasty ruled, and later the Mughals
Body armours used in the past were made of heavy metals which made them difficult to carry and move around in. Modern protective gear is more comfortable and easy to use, replacing body armours.
In the past, royal families wore elaborate silk and cotton dresses with accessories like turbans and shoes. Jewelry was also commonly worn.
Utensils in the past were made primarily of bronze and clay, though royal families also used silver and gold utensils which came in various shapes and sizes.
The Qutb Shahi kings ruled Golconda fort in the 16th-17th centuries, gaining it prominence. Before them the Kakatiya dynasty ruled, and later the Mughals
Body armours used in the past were made of heavy metals which made them difficult to carry and move around in. Modern protective gear is more comfortable and easy to use, replacing body armours.
In the past, royal families wore elaborate silk and cotton dresses with accessories like turbans and shoes. Jewelry was also commonly worn.
Utensils in the past were made primarily of bronze and clay, though royal families also used silver and gold utensils which came in various shapes and sizes.
The Qutb Shahi kings ruled Golconda fort in the 16th-17th centuries, gaining it prominence. Before them the Kakatiya dynasty ruled, and later the Mughals
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Why are body armours which were commonly used by
soldiers in the olden days not used nowadays? (3 marks) 1. Body armours were generally made of heavy metal. It was heavy and not easy to carry around. (1 mark) 2. Wearing body armours would make it difficult for people to move around freely. (1 mark) 3. Due to these reasons, body armours are not used nowadays. Modern protective gears which are comfortable and easy to carry around have replaced body armours. (1 mark) 2. What type of dresses were traditionally worn by people in the royal family? (2 marks) 1. The kings often wore silk embroidered dresses or cotton dresses. They often wore waistcoats too. This was often paired with turbans and silk juthis (Shoes). (1 mark) 2. Queens also wore silk embroidered dresses along with decorative headgear. Both of them wore extensive jewellery too. (1 mark) 3. Mention the various types of utensils used by people in the olden days. (2 marks) 1. Most utensils used in the olden days were made of bronze, thus giving them a yellowish-brown colour. Utensils made of clay were also common. (1 mark) 2. Members of the royal family even used utensils made of silver and gold. Vessels, plates, glasses, etc. of various sizes and shapes were made from these materials. (1 mark) Questions 4. Who were the prominent rulers of the Golconda Fort? (2 marks) 1. The Qutb Shahi kings ruled the fort in the 16th and 17th century. The fort gained prominence at this time. (1 mark) 2. Before the Qutb Shahi kings, the Kakatiya dynasty ruled the fort. Aurangzeb and the mughal army ruled the fort after the Qutb Shahi kings. (1 mark) 5. How is a museum different from a fort? (3 marks) 1. Forts were generally built by a royal family or a sultan for their protection and the protection of the kingdom. Forts consisted of one or more palaces for the royal family to reside. (1 mark) 2. Other inhabitants of the forts included soldiers, gardeners, farmers, workers, etc., who worked together to maintain the huge structure. (1 mark) 3. Museums are recently built to preserve items used by people in the past. They can contain paintings, dresses, letters, weapons, utensils, etc, and help people understand how people lived in the olden days. (1 mark) 6. Who else lived in the forts along with the royal family? (3 marks) 1. Many people lived in the forts. The main purpose of the fort is to ensure safety of the royal family and soldiers were in charge of this. (1 mark) 2. Sculptors and workers worked on the architectural details of the forts. They took care of new designs or sculptures in the forts along with repairing issues, if any. (1 mark) 3. The food supply to everyone in the fort was taken care by farmers in the forts. Gardeners made sure the gardens were maintained properly. Together everyone ensured smooth functioning of the fort. (1 mark)