Day: July 21, 2024

Q. Analyze how the political processes of state formation of Mewar, from 10th-15th century CE was challenged in the 16th century CE by the imperialist policy of Akbar. [UPSC- 2013] Ans: The state of Mewar underwent significant political processes of state formation from the 10th to the 15th centuries CE. These processes were characterized by […]

Q. Enlightenment was not confined to scientific revolution alone, but humanism and ideas of progress too were its inseparable constituents. Examine. [UPSC- 2023] Ans: Enlightenment was intellectual, philosophical, cultural and social movement. It spread throughout Europe (mainly Western Europe) during the 17th and 18th century. This period is called the Age of Enlightenment or the Age […]

Q. Aurangzeb’s Deccan policy was a major factor in Mughal decline. Discuss. [UPSC- 2022] Ans: Aurangzeb’s Deccan policy refers to the series of military and political actions undertaken by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb during his reign (1658-1707) to expand and consolidate the Mughal Empire in the Deccan region of India. His prolonged military campaigns in […]

Q. Mughal architecture was syncretic in character. Comment. [UPSC- 2023] Ans: Mughal architecture, which flourished in India from the early 16th to the mid-18th centuries, is renowned for its syncretic character, blending various architectural styles and cultural influences. This synthesis resulted in a unique and innovative architectural tradition that combined elements from Persian, Indian, Central […]

Q. The root of the whole question behind the Indigo Revolt ‘is the struggle to make the raiyats grow indigo plants without paying them the price of it’. Analyse. [UPSC- 2023] Ans: The Indigo Revolt, which took place in Bengal in 1859-60, was a uprising by the indigo planters against the oppressive practices of the […]

Q. Discuss the importance of Sufic literature as an important source of history. [UPSC- 2023] Ans: Sufic literature, which includes poetry, prose, and hagiographies, is a rich and multifaceted source of historical information of India. Sufic literature is a vital source for understanding the history of India, providing insights into the spiritual, social, cultural, and […]

Q. The establishment of large number of urban settlements in North India in the thirteenth century was principally owing to the deployment of Turkish garrisons across the lands. Comment. [UPSC- 2022] Ans: The growth of urban centers in North India during the thirteenth century was a multifaceted process influenced by political, economic, social, and cultural […]