Day: January 19, 2026

Q.1 “Dara Shikoh was not only an enlightened paragon of the harmonious coexistence of heterodox traditions but also a patron of art.” Comment. [10 Marks] Ans: Dara Shikoh was the eldest son of Shahjahan and was the most favoured nominee for the thrown. He received the title of ‘Shah-i-Buland Iqbal’ from Shahjahan. He contested but […]

Q.1 “Dara Shikoh was not only an enlightened paragon of the harmonious coexistence of heterodox traditions but also a patron of art.” Comment. [10 Marks] Q.2 What were the social background to the rise of the Maratha movement during the seventeenth century? [10 Marks] Q.3 Examine the working of the Zamindari system under the Mughal […]