Day: July 22, 2024

Q. The Vaishnava Bhakti tradition of the fifteenth century contributed to the flourishing of provincial literature. Discuss with appropriate examples. [UPSC- 2022] Ans: The Vaishnava Bhakti tradition of the fifteenth century played a pivotal role in the flourishing of provincial literature across various regions of India. This tradition, characterized by intense devotion to Lord Vishnu […]

Q. Why did Balban prefer ‘consolidation’ over ‘expansion’ of the Delhi Sultanate? [UPSC- 2023] Ans: Ghiyasuddin Balban of Mamluk Dynasty, reigned in Delhi Sultanate, from 1266 to 1287 CE. He was known for his strict and authoritarian rule. His preference for ‘consolidation’ over ‘expansion’ was driven by a combination of internal and external factors that […]