Day: August 2, 2025

Q. Critically evaluate the various interpretations regarding the reasons for the success of the Turks in their conquest of India. [15 Marks] Ans: Turkish invasion started in India from 1001 CE when Mahmud Ghazni invaded India. He defeated Jaipal and Anandpal of Shahi dynasty. Total seventeen times he invaded India. The Turkish invasion were not […]

Q. Critically evaluate the various interpretations regarding the reasons for the success of the Turks in their conquest of India. [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. For example, if […]

Q. The Virsashaiva Movement in Southern Deccan in the twelfth century was essentially an attempt at social reform. Discuss. [10 Marks] Ans: The early medieval period saw the emergence and increasing popularity of the Virashaiva or Lingayat movement. This sect originated in north-western Karnataka in about the 12th century. From the Karnataka region, the Virashaiva […]

Q. The Virsashaiva Movement in Southern Deccan in the twelfth century was essentially an attempt at social reform. Discuss. [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 […]

Q. Chola maritime expansion was driven largely by the concerns of overseas commerce. Elucidate. [10 Marks] Ans: Apart from the conquest of South Indian kingdoms, the Cholas importance lies in their rise as a maritime power. They raised a powerful navy and used it to enlarge their territories and further their economic interests. The maritime […]

Q. Chola maritime expansion was driven largely by the concerns of overseas commerce. Elucidate. [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 is Ashok Kumar and […]

Q. Critically assess the contributions of Amir Khusarau and Barani to Indo – Persian Literature. [15 Marks] Ans: The Delhi Sultanate period witnessed the flourishing of Indo-Persian literature, blending Persian literary traditions with Indian themes. Two of the most prominent contributors to this tradition were Amir Khusrau, a poet and musician, and Ziauddin Barani, a […]

Q. Critically assess the contributions of Amir Khusarau and Barani to Indo – Persian Literature. [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. For example, if your name is Ashok Kumar […]

Q. Analyze the nature of the Mughal State with reference to different interpretations. [10 Marks] Ans: Nature of Mughal state can be considered in the light of shape given to it by Akbar to a considerable extent. Akbar defined the state system, created a broad framework which continued with some variation and some changes in […]

Q. Analyze the nature of the Mughal State with reference to different interpretations. [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 is Ashok Kumar and you […]