Day: January 7, 2023

Q. Describe the trade relations of Indian with the outside world during the 1st-2nd century A.D. [15 Marks] Ans: The most important feature of the 1st-2nd century A.D. was the growth of trade and commerce, both internally as well as externally. This period saw the culmination of the 2nd urbanisation. The trade relations of Indian […]

Q. Describe the trade relations of Indian with the outside world during the 1st-2nd century A.D. [15 Marks] NOTE: All those enrolled can send their answers for evaluation in PDF format after scanning (you can use any app) on selfstudyhistory@gmail.com Name your file as your name and day. For example, if your name is Ashok […]

Q. Harsha was not only an accomplished scholar but was also a great patron of learning and literature. Discuss. [15 Marks] Ans: Harsha also known as Harshavardhana, was an emperor who ruled North India from 606 CE to 647 CE. He was a member of the Pushyabhuti dynasty; and was the son of Prabhakarvardhana who […]

Q. Harsha was not only an accomplished scholar but was also a great patron of learning and literature. Discuss. [15 Marks] NOTE: All those enrolled can send their answers for evaluation in PDF format after scanning (you can use any app) on selfstudyhistory@gmail.com Name your file as your name and day. For example, if your […]

Q. Examine how the transformation of the Varna system from the Rigvedic to the Later-Vedic period affected the position of women. [15 Marks] Ans: During early Vedic period is regarded as a golden age for women when they enjoyed an honored place in the society. Women participated in rituals along with their husbands. The education of […]

Q. Examine how the transformation of the Varna system from the Rigvedic to the Later-Vedic period affected the position of women. [15 Marks] NOTE: All those enrolled can send their answers for evaluation in PDF format after scanning (you can use any app) on selfstudyhistory@gmail.com Name your file as your name and day. For example, […]

Q. The urban character of the Harappan Civilization was a result of neither of any outside influence nor a sudden act but a gradual evolution of regional socio-economic factors. Comment. [UPSC- 2021] Ans: The grand old civilization near the Indus Valley and beyond roughly lasted from 3200 B.C. to 1900 B.C. The most iconic aspect […]

Q. Social norms for women in the Dharmasastra and Arthasastra tradition were framed in accordance with the Varnashrama tradition. Evaluate critically. [UPSC- 2013] Ans: Social setup of ancient period was largely dictated by a corpus of literature popularly differentiated into Shruti and Smriti literature. Shruti literally means ‘that which is heard’ and refers to the […]

Q. “While using the accounts of foreign writers, historians must distinguish between statements based on hearsay and those grounded in perceptive observations.” Elaborate with examples. [UPSC- 2014] Ans: Right from Aryan invasion till present era, Indian subcontinent has attracted people from different walks of life in its vast history spanning centuries. Soldiers, travellers, monks, invaders, […]