Q. What was the contribution of Raja Rammohan Roy in the 19th century reform in Indian religion and society? Discuss. [66th BPSC/2021] Ans: Raja Ram Mohan Roy has played a notable role in the Indian Renaissance and considered as the father of Indian Renaissance as he and his Brahmo Samaj form the starting point for […]
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Q. Explain the causes, program and the success, failure of the Non-Cooperation Movement. [66th BPSC/2021]
Q. Explain the causes, program and the success, failure of the Non-Cooperation Movement. [66th BPSC/2021] Ans: During 1919-22, the British were opposed through two mass movements—the Khilafat and Non-Cooperation. Though the two movements emerged from separate issues, they adopted a common programme of action—that of non-violent non- cooperation. ©selfstudyhistory.com The causes: The circumstances of the […]
Read MoreSolution: Weekly Problem Practice For History Optional- 2021 [Medieval India: Week 8]
Solution: Weekly Problem Practice For History Optional- 2021 [Medieval India: Week 8] Q.1 Critically assess the view that the decline of the Mughal empire coincided with sharp downward trends in the Indian economy. [20 Marks] Ans: In the 1st half of 18th century, the Mughal empire started shrinking and by the mid-18th century it was an […]
Read MoreWeekly Problem Practice For History Optional- 2021 [Medieval India: Week 8]
Weekly Problem Practice For History Optional- 2021 [Medieval India: Week 8] Q.1 Critically assess the view that the decline of the Mughal empire coincided with sharp downward trends in the Indian economy. [20 Marks] Q.2 Assess the development of science and technology in the Mughal Indiamwith examples. [20 Marks] Q.3 Guve an account of the Deccan […]
Read MoreQ. Describe the central administration system of the Mauryan empire. [66th BPSC/2021]
Q. Describe the central administration system of the Mauryan empire. [66th BPSC/2021] Ans: The Mauryas organized a very elaborate system of administration. We know about it from the account of Megasthenes, the Arthasastra of Kautilya and the edicts of Ashoka. Central administration: The King: The Maurya state was a monarchy with a powerful king at […]
Read MoreQ. Give a detailed account of the achievements of the Gupta age in the field of art. [66th BPSC/2021]
Q. Give a detailed account of the achievements of the Gupta age in the field of art. [66th BPSC/2021] Ans: Guptas dominated Indian polity especially northern India between 300-550 CE. The Gupta age is generally regarded as golden age of North Indian art for all the major religious groups. ©selfstudyhistory.com The achievements of the Gupta […]
Read MoreQ. “Mughal Painting was on the peak in the period of Jahangir.” Discuss this statement. [66th BPSC/2021]
Q. “Mughal Painting was on the peak in the period of Jahangir.” Discuss this statement. [66th BPSC/2021] Ans: The foundation of the Mughal school of painting was laid by Humayun during his exile in Persia and Afghanistan. Bihzad, the master painter was at the height of his fame at the time. Humayun patronized many of […]
Read MoreQ. Discuss Peshwa Baji Rao I’s contribution to the expansion of Maratha power. [66th BPSC/2021]
Q. Discuss Peshwa Baji Rao I’s contribution to the expansion of Maratha power. [66th BPSC/2021] Ans: Baji Rao (1700 –1740) was the eldest son of Balaji Viswanath. He succeeded his father as Peshwa at the age young age of twenty. Baji Rao I is credited with the expansion of the Maratha Empire in India. In […]
Read MoreQ. What do you know about the main characteristics of the Indus Civilization? Discuss. [66th BPSC/2021]
Q. What do you know about the main characteristics of the Indus Civilization? Discuss. [66th BPSC/2021] Ans: The Indus valley Civilization occupies a huge area. Sites have been found in Afghanistan; in the Punjab, Sind, Baluchistan, and North-West Frontier province of Pakistan; in Jammu, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat and western Uttar Pradesh in India. Salient […]
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