Day: November 11, 2026

Q. What were the causes for the success of Bolshevik Revolution of 1917? Discuss its significance in the history of the world. [UPSC- 1980] Ans: The Bolshevik Revolution of October 1917—November according to the Gregorian calendar—overthrew Russia’s Provisional Government and brought the Bolsheviks, led by Vladimir Lenin, to power. Its success resulted from the interaction […]

Q. Give an account of Abul Fazal’s Akbarnama as a source of Indian history. [20 Marks] Ans: Abul Fazl was one of the Nine Jewels of Akbar’s royal court. He was author of the Akbarnama, the official history of Akbar’s reign. It contains the history of Akbar’s ancestors from Timur to Humayun, Akbar’s reign up […]

Q. Give an account of Abul Fazal’s Akbarnama as a source of Indian history. [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 Kumar and […]

Q. Tribal movements should be viewed as‚ ‘History from below‛. Discuss the objects and nature of the movements in 19th century India. [20 Marks] Ans: In the 19th century, tribal communities in central and eastern India, the Western Ghats, the Deccan hills and the North-East repeatedly rose against colonial rule and the outsiders (dikus) it […]

Q. Tribal movements should be viewed as‚ ‘History from below‛. Discuss the objects and nature of the movements in 19th century India. [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 […]

Q. Examine the contribution of the Mughals to the development of education and literature in India.[20 Marks] Ans: The Mughals (1526–1707) were highly cultured rulers and patrons of learning. They supported schools and colleges (maktabs and madrasas), gave land grants to scholars, built libraries and set up a translation bureau. Akbar also reformed the madrasa […]

Q. Examine the contribution of the Mughals to the development of education and literature in India.[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 Kumar […]

Q. After the Revolt of 1857, a new sense of caution and conservatism became evident in almost every aspect of British administration and activities in India. Discuss. [20 Marks] Ans: Before 1857, British rule under Bentinck, Macaulay and Dalhousie pursued a reforming and expansionist agenda: Annexation, through the Doctrine of Lapse and conquest. Social reform: […]

Q. After the Revolt of 1857, a new sense of caution and conservatism became evident in almost every aspect of British administration and activities in India. Discuss. [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 […]

Q. How would you explain Gandhiji’s ‘rise to power’ or ‘capture’ of national leadership in the course of 1919-20? Was it a very skillful top-level political game? [20 Marks] Ans: Between 1919 and 1920, Gandhi went from being a respected but peripheral figure to the undisputed leader of the Indian National Congress. Congress adopted his […]