Bangladesh and Global Studies, Class -7( Chapter-1)

     

  
   Bangladesh and Global Studies (Chapter-1)

Written by: Mohammad Arif Mohiuddin , Phone : +8801553516901

1.What was the social and economic condition of ancient Bengal?

Ans : The people of the ancient Bengal did not differ much from the present day people in their food habits, social rites and retuals. Their main food at the time were.rice, fish, meat, vegetables, fruit, milk, curd, butter oil, condensed milk etc. The Hilsa fish was a favorite dish even at that time. The common dress for men at that time was the 'Dhuti' and women generally wore the 'Sari'. The style of wearing the saree was different from the present time.Both men and women wore ornaments. The women wore various kinds of ornaments such as necklace, bangles, bracelet, earrings, finger ring, anklets, etc. Games and entertainments of various kinds were arranged in ancient Bengal. Of all the games, dice and chess were the most popular. Dances, songs, and dramas were the favourite items of entertainment. The people used to participate in physical exercise, wrestling and fighting with bamboo sticks. The also engaged themselves in various religious rites, social festivals and ceremonies. These were the worship of Vishwakarma, Shitala,Mansha, Durga, Chandi, Shasthi,Kali, Shiva, and the festivals of Rathajatra, Ashtami Snan, worship of Dharmathakur, the Charak festival, the ceremony Sraddha and others.

       Bangladesh is mainly an agricultural country. Hence, the economy of the country developed depending on agriculture. Paddy was the main crop. Besides, there was sugarcane. Molasses and sugar made from the juice of sugarcane were exported and a lot of money was earned. Bengal was famous for the cultivation of cotton, mustard and betel leaf. Among the fruit bearing trees, mention of coconut, betelnut, mango, jackfruit, pomegranate, banana, lemon, etc., are worth mentioning. One important source of Bengal's economy was cloth. Many industrial goods were prepared in Bengal. Bengal was famous for textile industry since the ancient time. Fine cotton and silk cloths were produced in great quantity in this country. In the first century, huge quantity of high quality cloths were exported to foreign countries. The world famous Muslin cloth has been manufactured in Bengal since the ancient time.

2.Why foreigners came to ancient Bengal?

Ans: The evergreen and ever fertile Bangladesh has attracted the attention of foreigners from ancient times.Many ambitious men besides the general people came to this country from distant places.Many of them sattled here, again many of them founded states here.

    But there reason of coming here was mainly economic because at that time the economic condition of bengal was very good.The bengalies were self dependent. The foreigners got too much profit by running business here.Beside the business the also settled their colonies in ancient Bengal.

3.What did the historian Koswambi say about the ancient Bengal? 

Ans : the historian Koswambi said ,"In Indian subcontinent the villagers were self dependent and the village societies took care of the livelihood of the people.

4.What did Rabindranath say about the ancient Bengal?

Ans : Rabindranath said,"A strong centrally govetned empire was not present in the Indian subcontinent,here society was always a strong force."

5. What is the meaning of Koibarta?

Ans:Koibarta means fishermen.

6.What was the name of the first successful revolt by the common people?

Ans:The name of the first successful revolt by the common people was Koibarta Rebellion.

7.What is Koibarta Rebellion?

Ans :Koiberta means fishermen. Therefore Koiberta Rebellion means the rebellion which was took place by the fishermen.

  The sprit of rebellion of the common people of this country is very old.The first successful revolt by the common people took place in Bengal during the Pala period known as koibarta. Rebellion. It was held during the reign of King Mohipala 2 (1070-1077) .At that time, the fishermen were known as Koibartas.It was a rebellion of the fishermen community. Four hundred years of Pala dynasty started at the beginning of 750 AD.Dharmapala and Devpala were successful kings.

8.When did the Koibarta Rebellion took place?

Ans:The koibarta Rebellion took place during the Pala period. It was held during the reign of King Mahipala 2.

9.What was the duration of Pala dynasty?

Ans : The duration of the Pala Dynasty was four hundred years at the beginning of 750 AD.

10.Who were the successful kings among the Pala Kings?

Ans :Dharmapala and Devpala were the successful kings amon the Pala Kings.

11.Who was the king at the time of Koibarta Rebellion?

Ans :Mahipala 2 was the king at the time of Koibarta Rebellion.

12.Who was the leader of Koibarta?

Ans: Dibba was the leader of the Koibartas.

13.Give a description about the Koibarta Rebellion.

Ans:The sprit of rebellion of the common people of this country is very old.The first successful revolt by the common people took place in Bengal during the Pala period known as koibarta. Rebellion. It was held during the reign of King Mohipala 2 (1070-1077) .At that time, the fishermen were known as Koibartas.It was a rebellion of the fishermen community. Four hundred years of Pala dynasty started at the beginning of 750 AD.Dharmapala and Devpala were successful kings.At the end of this golden age,some disorderly activities took place in the state during the reign of King Mahipala 2.That aggravated and frustrated the people.

    The Koibartas under the leadership of Dibba, an employee of the Pala Kings,revolted against the king and occupied the ancient Barnard part of the state.As they were skilled in navigation, they emphasized naval battle. King Mahipala was killed in the battle field. After that, the koibartas established their rule on Barind.After Dibba, his brother Ruddok became king.After Ruddok, his don, Vima, became king.As a skilled ruler,Vima brought glory and prosperity to war-torn Barind to a great extent.

    At last, Rampala ascended the throne and took all efforts to restore the glory of his fatherland, Barind.After defeating Vima with the help of the kings of neighbouring feudal states,he put down the rebel Koibarta state. Thus,the first successful state revolution of the rebellious Bengalis came to an end.

14.Who was Vima?

Ans:Vima was the son of Ruddok.

15.Who was the brother of Dibba?

Ans:Ruddok was the brother of Dibba.

16.Who was the son of Mahpala 2?

Ans:Rampala was the son of Mahipala 2.

17.How Rampala restore his fatherland Barind?

Ans :After the death of the King Mahipala 2 ,his son, Rampala ascended the throne and took all efforts to restore the glory of his fatherland, Barind.After defeating Vima with the help of the kings of neighbouring feudal states,he put down the rebel Koibarta state.