Day: September 1, 2024

Q. Identify the following places marked on the map below and write a short note of about 30 words on each of them. Locational hints for each of the places marked on the map are given below seriatim. [20×2.5= 50 Marks] (i) Major Ashokan rock edict (ii) Site of rock cut architecture (iii) Ancient capital […]

Q. Identify the following places marked on the map below and write a short note of about 30 words on each of them. Locational hints for each of the places marked on the map are given below seriatim. [20×2.5= 50 Marks] (i) Major Ashokan rock edict Girnar Girnar Hill near Junagadh in Kathiawar of Gujarat. […]

Q. Identify the following places marked on the map below and write a short note of about 30 words on each of them. Locational hints for each of the places marked on the map are given below seriatim. [20×2.5= 50 Marks] (i) A site of ancient cave-painting Sittanavasal: In Pudukkottai district, Tamilnadu. Meghalithic and Jain […]

Q. Identify the following places marked on the map below and write a short note of about 30 words on each of them. Locational hints for each of the places marked on the map are given below seriatim. [20×2.5= 50 Marks] (i) A site of ancient cave-painting (ii) Ancient port (iii) Ancient rock cut temple […]

Q.1 Identify the following places marked on the map below and write a short note of about 30 words on each of them. Locational hints for each of the places marked on the map are given below seriatim. [20×2.5= 50 Marks] (i) An early fortified city Sisupalgarh: Near Bhubaneshwar, Odissa. Probably represents Tosali mentioned in […]

Q.1 Identify the following places marked on the map below and write a short note of about 30 words on each of them. Locational hints for each of the places marked on the map are given below seriatim. [20×2.5= 50 Marks] (i) An early fortified city (ii) An ancient sea-port (iii) A site known for […]

Q. The Carnatic Wars, the Anglo-Mysore Wars and the Anglo-Maratha Wars had virtually eliminated the French from the contest of supremacy in South India. Discuss. [UPSC- 2023] Ans: The Carnatic Wars, the Anglo-Mysore Wars, and the Anglo-Maratha Wars played pivotal roles in establishing British dominance in South India and virtually eliminating French influence in the […]

Q. Discuss the different stages of Indian feudalism and analyze its impact on Indian political system. [UPSC- 2021] Ans: Indian feudalism refers to the socio-economic structure that emerged in India during the post-Gupta period, which saw a significant shift in the political, economic, and social organization of the country. This system was characterized by the […]

Q. Sufi and Bhakti thoughts ennobled Indian psyche amidst the vagaries of time. Elucidate. [UPSC- 2019] Ans: The Sufi and Bhakti movements, which emerged during medieval India, played a transformative role in shaping the Indian psyche amidst a period of significant social, political, and religious flux. These movements, which emphasized personal devotion, love for the […]

Q. Discuss the transformation of Sikh community from a Nirguna Bhakti sect into a politico-military organization. [UPSC- 2021] Ans: The transformation of the Sikh community from a Nirguna Bhakti sect into a powerful politico-military organization is one of the most remarkable developments in Indian history. This transformation occurred over a period of about two centuries, […]