Day: November 24, 2019

Discuss how Vijayanagar empire became the cultural capital of the south? ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: The establishment of the powerful state of Vijayanagara Empire in 14th century filled the political vacuum in southern India and made a significant contribution to the enrichment of cultural life. The rulers like Harihar and Bukka, Dev Raya II and Krishnadeva Raya […]

Q. Assess the rule of Zainul Abedin in Kashmir. ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Zain-ul Abedin ruled Kashmir between 1420-1470. He is considered to be one among the greatest king of medieval period. Jonaraja’s account is the main source of information about Zain-ul Abedin though he could not complete the history of the patron as he died in […]

Q. How would you explain the nature of pre-Marxian Socialism? ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Early Socialism The origins of socialism as a political movement has its origins in the French Revolution of 1789 and the changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution, although it has precedents in earlier movements and ideas. The French Revolution was preceded and […]

The development of art and architecture during the Sunga period belies the belief that they were anti-Buddhist. Discuss. ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Sunga period (185 BC to 73 BC) started with foundation of sunga dynasty by Pushyamitra Sunga when he dethroned last Maurya king Brihadratha. Some scholars regards this period as symbolic of the Brahminical reaction to […]

Q. “… the passing of the ‘Reform Act’ marked the real beginning of modern party organisation in England… In a real sense, the present political system of England dates from 1832.” Comment. ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Eric Evans says: “The Reform Act of 1832 opened a door on a new political world.” There were. Whigs and Tories […]

Q. “A house divided against itself cannot stand. I believe this government cannot endure permanently, half slave and half free” Explain Abraham Lincoln’s perspective. ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Lincoln made the House Divided Speech on June 16, 1858. With this speech, he launched his campaign for United States Senate against Stephen A. Douglas on both political and […]