Lesson No: 9

School: Subject: Social Science - History

Unit: The South India Date:
Class: Topic: The Gangas Time: 40 minutes

Teaching Points: Instructional Objectives:

1. The origin of Ganga dynasty. Knowledge:

2. King Durvinita and his contributions
3. Ganga dynasty, Administration, Economy and
religion.
4. Contribution to Literature, Art and Architecture.
Teaching Aids:
Pictures of Dadiga, Durvinita , Gomateshwara ,
Agraharas, kapileshwara temple, pataleshwara and
maruleshwara temple , kolaramma temple,
Nagareshwara temple
Map of South India during Durvinita Reign
Charts of Dadiga, Durvinita, Gomateshwara and Nalla
copper inscription.
The pupils
 Know the origin of Ganga dynasty
 Know the Achievement of Durvinita
 Know the Contribution of Gangas in Administration, Economy and religion.
 Know about Contribution to Literature ,Art and Architecture
Understanding
The pupils
 Understand the achievement of Durvinita
 Explain the contribution to administration, religion, literature, art and architecture
Critical Thinking:
The pupils
 Identify Durvinita as a great personality of the Ganga Dynasty
 Critically examine the significance of Durvinita period in South Indian History.
 Compare Durvinita with other kings of the Mughal Empire.
Skill:
The pupils
 Mark the following places on the map of Karnataka- kuvalala, talakadu, manyapura,
Shravanbelagola, Bankapura and Peruru

Reference:
History 8th Standard text book, 2018, Govt. of Karnataka
 Previous Knowledge Teacher’s Activity Pupil’s Activity
Introduction
Teacher makes an opening statement:
In previous class we have learnt about the 2 important Dear Students, Today we will learn a lesson in Listen and prepare for the lesson.
south Indian dynasties. History.
Let me ask you a few questions
In todays class let us learn about another important dynasty The teacher asks the following questions and elicits
in south india which is the Ganga dynasty topic from the students
1. Name the dynasties that ruled the south 1. Gangas, Shatavanas,
India? Kadambas, Rashtrakutas
2. Who started Ganga dynasty? etc.
3. 3. Who was the prominent king of Ganga 2. King Dadiga
dynasty?? 3. King Durvinita
 Statement of Aim: Today we shall learn about the Gangas their contribution to various field like administration, economy, religion, literature,
art and architecture – The Gangas
 Learning Experience
Content Analysis Expected Learning Outcome Evaluation
Teacher’s Activity Pupil’ Activity
The Gangas

Origin
The dynasty of ganga K: Know about the origin of Teacher explains about the Students listen attentively How was the
rulers plays a significant the ganga dynasty Ganga dynasty Ganga dynasty
part in the early history of started?
Karnataka. Teacher explains from where Students listen.
The founders of the ganga U/ Understand the origin of they have started to rule Name the places
dynasty are the ganga dynasty from where they
descendants of the have started to
Ikshvaku dynasty. rule?
Teacher calls the students to Students mark on the map of
They ruled from kuvalala, S/mark the places on mark the places they have Karnataka the from where they Mark on the map
Talakadu and Manyapura Karnataka map from where started to rule on the map of have started to rule of Karnataka the
which is present day they have started to rule. Karnataka from where they
Manne in Nelemangala in have started to
rural district of Bangalore. rule?

The Gangawadi kingdom

was ruled by 27 kings. K/ Know the first king that Teacher shows a picture of Students observe Who was the first
King dadiga was the first started the ganga dynasty King dadiga and King ruler of the
ruler. King Durvinita, who Durvinita dynasty?
ruled for a long period, was
famous as a brave warrior
and scholar.

To strengthen his kingdom,

he gained control of
Punnata. K/ Recognise the Nalla copper The teacher tells about the
The Nalla copper inscription reveals that for the Nalla copper inscription reveals Students listen carefully Explain about the
inscription reveals that for purpose of irrigation that for the purpose of Nalla copper
the purpose of irrigation irrigation inscription?
king Durvinita constructed
many lakes
 Content Analysis
Gangas Administration
The king had a council of
ministers who supervised
different branches of
administration. The
administration in the
villages was very
systematic and the village
committee looked after
land revenue, justice,
sanitation and defense.
Occupation
The main occupation was
agriculture.But there were
other occupations like
weaving and blacksmithy
Trade relations with other
countries were good.
Family structure
The society was
patriarchal and divided
into different sects and
castes. Social values like
honesty, loyalty, bravery
and patience were
prominent and the
practices of an undivided
family was common.
Expected Learning Outcome
CT/ Appreciate the Teacher
administration of gangas
K/ Know about the
administration of the ganga
dynasty
K/ Know about the occupation
that existed during the period
K/ know the social values and # How was the society divided?
about the family
U/ Understand the family
structure during the period
Learning Experience Evaluation
Teacher’s Activity Pupil’ Activity
Who supervised the
explains the Students listen different branches of
Administration of gangas the administration?
dynasty
Explain in brief
about the
Administration of
ganga dynasty?
Teacher explains about the
different occupations that
existed in the society
What was the main
Students listen
occupation during the
period?
Students listen What kind of societal
structure existed
during the period?
#what was more important in
social values?
 Learning Experience
Content Analysis Expected Learning Outcome Evaluation
Teacher’s Activity Pupil’ Activity
The Gangas Education
The education centres were K: Know about the education Teacher explains about the Students listen attentively Explains which are
Chaityalayas, temples, Matta, and its centres education during the ganga the places given for
and Agraharas dynasty higher education?

Brahmanpuris and Ghatikas Teacher explains which are the Students listen
were for higher education K/ Know the places meant for places that were meant for
higher education higher education
Talakadu, Shravanbelagola,
Bankapura and peruru were Teacher calls the students to
the famous centres of S/mark the places of important mark the places of important Students mark on the map of Name the places of
learning. centres of education on centres of education on places of important centres of important centres
Karnataka Karnataka map education on Karnataka map of education?
.
The Religion of Gangas

The ganga were mostly Jains

so Jainism flourished during
the rule of the gangas. K/ Know in brief about Ganga Teacher explains about the Explain about the
religion religion during ganga Students listen names of people
Poojyapada, Vajaranandi and who popularised
Ajitsena popularised this Ganga religion?
religion. K/ know the names of the Explain about names who
people who popularised Ganga popularised Gangas religion Student listen
A 58 feet monolithic idol of religion Explain about the
Gomateshwara was installed Gomateshwara
at Shravanbelagola. statue at
U/ about Gomateshwara was Teacher Explains about the Student observe Shravanbelagola?
The‘Mahamastakabhisheka’of installed at Shravanbelagola. Gomateshwara statue at
Gomateshwara takes places Shravanbelagola.
once in every 12 years to this . Explain about the
day religion during
ganga?
 Learning Experience
Content Analysis Expected Learning Outcome Evaluation
Teacher’s Activity Pupil’ Activity
The Gangas Art and
Architecture Name some of the
Art and Architecture were K: know about the Gangas art Teacher explains about the Students listen attentively temples during
encouraged by ganga kings. and architecture Gangas art and architecture ganga dynasty?

The beautiful temples and

basadis like Kapileshwara
temple at manne, U/ about beautiful temples and Teacher explains about the Students observe
Pataleshwara and basadis temples and basadis.
Maruleshwara temple at
Talakadu, Kolaramma
temple at Kolar, Mark the places of
Nagareshwar temple at S/mark on the places of the Teacher calls the students to Students mark places of temples temples on the map
Begur were built. temples on map of Karnataka mark the places of the temples on the map of Karnataka? of Karnataka?
on map of Karnataka
The status of Gomateshwara
at Shravanabelagola is also
an example of their
architecture.
K/ Know about the statue of Teacher shows a picture of statue Student observe
The tall pillars called Gomateshwara at of Gomateshwara at
Manastambhas and Shravanabelagola and the Shravanabelagola
Brahmamanasthambas has important contribution of
been the significant Gangas
contribution of Gangas.

The Gangas Literature

The ganga kings were K/ know about the ganga

lovers of literature and
encouraged Sanskrit, Prakrit
and kannada languages and
many of the works were
written in these languages.
literature Teacher explains about the Students listen Name the language
Ganga literature that was used for
the literary works
K/ Know about the languages during the ganga
important during the period dynasty?
 Learning Experience

Content Analysis Expected Learning Evaluation

Outcome Teacher’s Activity Pupil’ Activity

It was during this period Teacher explains about the Students listen attentively Who wrote
that Madhava II wrote K/ Know about Madhava II Madhava ii Dattaka sutra?
commentary on Dattaka wrote the commentary on
sutra Dattaka sutra

King Durvinita wrote

Shabdavatara in Sanskrit K/Recognise king Durvinita Teacher shows the picture of Students observe What did King
and translated Gunadhyas translated prakrit to Sanskrit King Durvinita Durvinita
Vaddakathe from Prakrit to language compose?
Sanskrit.

Shree Purusha wrote

Gajashastra, Teacher explains some Students observe Name the some of
Shivamadhava wrote literatures of ganga dynasty the literary works
Gajashtaka which were U/ Identify the names of some during the period?
kannada works. literatures of ganga dynasty .
Poet Hemasena wrote Teacher mentions names and Students listen and note down
Raghava Pandaviya and literature
Nemichandra wrote
Dravyasara Samgraha , CT/ Critically evaluate the .
Vadibasimha wrote Gadya name of some literatures of Teacher asks the students to Students observe
Chintamani. ganga dynasty what was contribution made to
Vadibasimha wrote Shatra literature
Chudamani,
Whereas, Chavundaraya
wrote Chavunda Purana .

 Concluding Statement: So today we have studied about the Gangas their contribution to various field like to administration, education,
religion, literature, art and architecture – The Gangas dynasty
 Recapitulation
How was the Ganga dynasty started?
Name the places from where they have started to
rule?
Explain about the Nalla copper inscription?
How was the society divided?
Names the places of important centres of
education?
Explain about the Gomateshwara?
Name the places of the temples built?
Who wrote Dattaka sutra?
Blackboard Summary
The founder of ganga dynasty are the descendants of the Ikshvaku dynasty. They ruled from kuvalala,
talakadu and manyapura which is present day’s manne in Nelamangala and the rural district of Bangalore.
The king had a council of ministers who supervised different branches of administration. The
administration in the villages was very systematic of the village committee looked after land revenue,
justice, sanitation and defense. The society was patriarchal and divided into different yet interdependent
sects and castes.Talakudu, Shravanabelagola, Bankapura and Perur were the famous center of learning.
Jainism flourished during their rule. A 58 foot monolithic idol of Gomateshwara was installed bat
Shravanbelagola. Beautiful temples and Basadis like Kapileswara temple at manne, Pataleswara temple
and Maruleswara temple at talakadu, kolaramma temple at Kolar , Nagareswara temple at Begur were
built

Name the some of the literature?

Home Assignment
1. Describe the Achievement of Durvinita
2. Describe the contribution to administration, education, religion, literature, art and architecture?
3. Collect the pictures of all the temples of ganga dynasty?

The teacher will differentiate the product of this lesson with the implementation of educational technology in the form of “HistoryPin” which will benefit
students who are visual and kinaesthetic learners.