Day: May 2, 2020

Regional States during Gupta Era: Pallavas After the decline of the Sangam Age in the Tamil country, the Kalabhra rule lasted for about 250 years. Thereafter, the Pallavas established their kingdom in Tondaimandalam with its capital at Kanchipuram. The Pallavas were feudatories of Satavahanas who came into power after the downfall of their overlords. When […]

Write an essay on the evolution of the Temple architecture of the Pallavas. पल्लव मन्दिर-स्थापत्य के विकास पर निबन्ध लिखिए।[UPPSC, 2016] OR Describe the contribution of Pallavas to south Indian Culture. दक्षिण भारत की संस्कृति में पल्लव के यौगदान का विवरण प्रस्तुत कीजिये। [UPPSC, 1991] OR “The early phase of the Pallava architecture was an […]

Discuss the specific features of agrarian society under the Pallavas. पल्लव सम्राटों के अन्तर्गत खेतों पर आश्रित समाज के प्रमुख तत्त्वों का विश्लेषण कीजिए। [BPSC, 1993] ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: After decline of Satavahanas there arose a number of kingdoms. The Pallavas were one of them. They were feudatories of Satavahanas who came into power after the […]

Give an account of the political and cultural achievements of the Pallavas. ‘पल्लवों की राजनीतिक एवं सांस्कृतिक उपलब्धियों का विवरण दीजिए। [BPSC, 1997] OR Evaluate the main features of the Pallava Art. पल्लव कला की मुख्य विशेषताओं का मूल्यांकन कीजिए। [BPSC, 2002] OR Describe the contribution of the Pallavas in the field of literature, art […]

Describe the main elements of Philosophy of  “Tasawwuf”. ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Scholars have interpreted Tasawwuf in a number of ways and there exist hundreds of definitions of it but in simple words, it can be defined as the inwardness of the Islam. Main elements of the Philosophy of Tasawwuf includes – Marifat /Ittisal /wasl – means mystical […]

“The Sultanate policy for tackling Mongol menace had elements of aloofness, appeasement and resistance.” Elucidate. ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: The response of the Sultanate towards the Mongol challenge can be categorized into three distinct phases: (i) aloofness (ii) appeasement (iii) resistance. Aloofness: Iltutmish followed this policy. Mongol threat as early as A.D. 1221 when, after destroying the […]

Evaluate the contribution of Razia Sultan in Delhi Sultanate. ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Razia Sultana was the daughter of Sultan Iltutmish. She was famously the only female ever to rule the Delhi Sultanate. She hardly ruled for period of 4 years from 1236-1240 CE. Her reign was full of difficulties both internally and externally: The orthodox Muslims […]

Delineate the trade and commerce in the 13th and 14th century. ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Throughout the 13-14th centuries there was growth in trade and commerce. Economic policy of rulers (e.g. Alauddinkhalji) also contributed in this growth. Both internal and foreign trade got impetus. Internal trade: During the Sultanat period, as during the earlier period, India remained […]

How Amir Khusrau contributed to the poetry, literature, language and history during the Sultanate period? Can he be considered as a historian? ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Amir Khusrau was a poet and genius as a writer. He adorned the courts of all the sultans from Balban to Ghiasuddin Tughluq as the poet laureate. He was popularly known […]

“Consolidation and decline of the Sultanate were largely the result of constructive and destructive activities of nobles.” Elucidate. ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Nobles played a crucial role in the politics of Delhi sultanate. They normally occupied the place next to the Sultan and played a key role in the administration of the state. They belonged to different […]