Day: December 5, 2023

Q.1 Give estimate of population of Mughal India by mentioning various views. [10 Marks] Q.2 How and why hundis became an important form of money transaction during the Mughal period? [10 Marks] Q.3 Give an account of taxation in Mughal India. [10 Marks] Q.4 Was there any potentiality of emergence of capitalism in Mughal India […]

Q.1 Give estimate of population of Mughal India by mentioning various views. [10 Marks] Ans: The Indian population statistics properly begin only with the census of 1872. For the Mughal Empire, there is practically absolute dearth of demographic data: Akbar is said to have ordered a detailed account of population, but its result have not […]

Q.1 Discuss the conflict between Ahom Kingdom and Mughal took shape under different Mughal Emperors and the significant role played by Lachit Barphukan in this struggle. [10 Marks]  Q.2 “Dara Shikoh was not only an enlightened paragon of the harmonious coexistence of heterodox traditions but also a patron of art.” Comment. [10 Marks] Q.3 Analyse […]

Q.1 Discuss the conflict between Ahom Kingdom and Mughal took shape under different Mughal Emperors and the significant role played by Lachit Barphukan in this struggle. [10 Marks]  Ans: In the early 13th century, there existed two kingdoms in the north-east region of India: Kamrupa, with its capital Pragyajyotishpura (Modern Guwahati) and the Ahom kingdom, […]

Q.1 Discuss with relevant illustrations the evolution of relations between Akbar and the Rajput states. [15 Marks] Q.2 Trace the various experiments and evolution of the land revenue system under Akbar. [15 Marks] Q.3 Was religious policies of Akbar was inspired only by his political considerations? Critically examine. [15 Marks] Q.4 Describe the features of Vijayanagara […]

Q.1 Discuss with relevant illustrations the evolution of relations between Akbar and the Rajput states. [15 Marks] Ans: Akbar’s alliance with the Rajput states began as a political coalition but later, it developed into an instrument of closer relations between Hindus and Muslims which formed the basis for a broad liberal tolerant policy towards all, […]