Day: September 27, 2024

Q. Comment on how the proliferation of urban settlements in North India during the thirteenth century was largely due to the deployment of Turkish garrisons throughout the region. [10 Marks] Ans: The growth of urban centers in North India during the thirteenth century was a multifaceted process influenced by political, economic, social, and cultural factors. […]

Q. Comment on how the proliferation of urban settlements in North India during the thirteenth century was largely due to the deployment of Turkish garrisons throughout the region. [10 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 […]

Q. The political turmoil that ensued after Iltutmish’s death was largely caused by the Chahalgan. Clarify this statement. [10 Marks] Ans: Iltutmish, one of the most effective rulers of the Delhi Sultanate, had established a strong central authority. He had created the Chahalgan, a council of forty Turkish nobles, to help him administer the Sultanate. […]

Q. The political turmoil that ensued after Iltutmish’s death was largely caused by the Chahalgan. Clarify this statement. [10 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 […]

Q. How did Indian Philosophy and tradition play a significant role in conceiving and shaping the monuments and their art in India? 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. […]

Q. How did Indian Philosophy and tradition play a significant role in conceiving and shaping the monuments and their art in India? Discuss. [15 Marks] Ans: Indian philosophy and traditions under both astika (orthodox) and nastika (heterodox) schools has its influenced on the various monuments and its arts forms in India. The prominent Indian philosophies […]

Q. Give an account of the political and cultural achievements of the Pallavas with proper examples. [20 Marks] Ans: After decline of Satavahanas there arose a number of kingdoms. The Pallavas were one of them. They were feudatories of Satavahanas who came into power after the downfall of their overlords. They dominated the south India […]

Q. Give an account of the political and cultural achievements of the Pallavas with proper examples. [20 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. “The centuries from around 200 B.C. to A.D. 300 represent a crucial period in the socio-religious development of India.” Analyse. [20 Marks] Ans: The period between c. 200 B.C. and c. A.D. 300 represents a pivotal epoch in the social and religious history of India. This era was characterized by profound transformations driven by […]

Q. “The centuries from around 200 B.C. to A.D. 300 represent a crucial period in the socio-religious development of India.” Analyse. [20 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, […]