Day: August 26, 2017

Write a short essay on: “Mansabdari System” ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: The Mughal emperors maintained a large and efficient army till the reign of Aurangzeb. The credit of organising the Mughal nobility and army systematically goes to Akbar. The steel-frame of Akbar’s military policy was the mansabdari system. Through it he set up a bureaucracy which was […]

Write a short essay on: “Rana Pratap’s patriotism was his only offence.” ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: According to Dr. V. A. Smith, “Maharana Pratap’s patriotism was his offence.” Maharana Pratap, ruler of Mewar, had characteristics of patriotism, courage,valour, self-respect and a strong love for independence. His whole life was filled with turbulence, suffering and challenges, which he […]

Was Din-i-Ilahi ‘a monument of Akbar’s folly’? ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Din-i-Ilahi (“Divine Faith”) was an syncretic faith propounded by the Akbar in 1582 AD, intending to merge the best elements of various religions. This faith had many ethical principles like kindness, prohibiting lust etc. Din-i-Ilahi functioned as a personality cult contrived by Akbar around his own […]

“In medieval Indian history Akbar was unique for his religio-political ideas and policies.” Analyse this statement. ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Uniqueness of Akbar’s religio-political ideas and policies: (1) The philosophy of “Sulh-i-kul” It means peace with all. It stands for social harmony and an end to the social conflict. This philosophy is reflected in his policies like […]

Give an estimate of Akbar as a promoter of technology. ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Mughal Emperor Akbar promoted technology and even said to be invented many technology himself. Invention of cartmill Invention of cartmill, a cart which milled grain while it moved was invented by Akbar as claimed by Abul Fazl. Though one historian of Akbar court, […]

Make an estimate of Rana Kumbha as a patron of literature and art. ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Rana Kumba (1438-68) was a great ruler of Mewar in medieval period. He was a great patron of literature and art. An estimate of Rana Kumbha as a patron of literature and art: Music He had a keen interest in […]

Write a short essay on: “The zenith of Mughal architecture under Shahjahan” ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: The Mughal architecture reached the climax under Shahjahan with changed style and spirit. Building material and decoration Towards the end of Jahangir’s reign began the practice of putting up buildings entirely of marble and decorating the walls with floral designs made […]

How does Tuzuk-i-Babri testify that Babar had been a cultured man? ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Tuzuk-i-Baburi is the autobiography of Babur, the founder of the Mughal empire in India. Babur wrote it in Turkish language. On the instruction of Akbar, Tuzuk-i Baburi was translated into Persian named, ‘Baburnamah’ in 1589 by one of his nobles, Mirza Abdur-Rahim.The […]

Write a short essay on: “Babarnama as a source of history.” ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Tuzuk-i-Baburi is the autobiography of Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire in India. Babur wrote it in Chagatai Turkish language. His recollections are broadly divided into three parts. The final part gives a detailed account of India, covering the years 1525 […]