Day: August 6, 2026

Q> Discuss the strategies adopted by the Delhi Sultanate in dealing with the Mongol menace. [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> Discuss the strategies adopted by the Delhi Sultanate in dealing with the Mongol menace. [15 Marks] Ans: The Mongol menace posed one of the gravest external challenges to the Delhi Sultanate during the 13th and 14th centuries. Following the advance of Chengiz Khan to the Indian frontier in 1221, the Sultanate rulers had to […]

Q. Describe the Jagirdari system under the Mughals and explain how it contributed to the decline of the Mughal Empire. [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 […]

Q. Describe the Jagirdari system under the Mughals and explain how it contributed to the decline of the Mughal Empire. [20 Marks] Ans: The jagirdari system was a system that allotted jagirs to mansabdars in return for the services rendered by them to the Mughal empire. These assignments were given in lieu of cash salaries. […]

Q. “The evolution of the Khalsa Panth was shaped by persecution, struggle, and the changing nature of Guruship.” Comment. [10 Marks] Ans: Khalsa represents a sect (panth), founded by the last Sikh Guru, Govind Singh in 1699. This sect revolutionised the Sikh Community, gave it a strong moral and military character and prepared a new […]

Q. “The evolution of the Khalsa Panth was shaped by persecution, struggle, and the changing nature of Guruship.” Comment. [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. Examine the features of Vijayanagara architecture with illustrations, and identify the Indo-Islamic influences present in it. [10 Marks] Ans: The establishment of the powerful state of Vijayanagara Empire in 14th century filled the political vacuum in southern India and left a permanent impression in the fields of administration, culture, religion, art and architecture.©selfstudyhistory.com Architecture […]

Q. Examine the features of Vijayanagara architecture with illustrations, and identify the Indo-Islamic influences present in it. [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 […]

Q. Discuss the elements that marked the transitory nature of early medieval India. [15 Marks] Ans: The early medieval period (c. 600–1200 CE) in India was a formative era marked by significant transitions in polity, economy, society, and culture. The decline of centralized empires and the rise of regional states created a decentralized political structure […]

Q. Discuss the elements that marked the transitory nature of early medieval 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 your name is Ashok Kumar and you […]