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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 […]

Q. Identify the following places marked on the map and write a short note of about 30 words on each of them in your Answer sheet. Locational hints for each of the places marked on the map are given below seriatim: [2.5×8= 20 Marks] (i) World Heritage site Dholavira: A Harappan City In Kutch district, […]

Q. Identify the following places marked on the map and write a short note of about 30 words on each of them in your Answer sheet. Locational hints for each of the places marked on the map are given below seriatim: [2.5×8= 20 Marks] (i) World Heritage site (ii) Petroglyph site (iii) Jain site (iv) […]

Q. “With the Cold War over and the Soviet Union gone, the face of international diplomacy has undergone a metamorphosis.” Critically examine. [10 Marks] Ans: The end of the Cold War and the dissolution of the Soviet Union marked a significant turning point in international relations. The collapse of the bipolar world order led to […]

Q. “With the Cold War over and the Soviet Union gone, the face of international diplomacy has undergone a metamorphosis.” Critically examine. [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 […]

Q. Africa was chopped into states artificially created by accident of European competition. Analyse. [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. Africa was chopped into states artificially created by accident of European competition. Analyse. [10 Marks] Ans: Till middle of 19th century, Africa was known as a dark continent as it was one of the least unknown part of the world. Apart from few coastal areas, it great interior remained unexplored until 19th century main […]

Q. Discuss factors responsible for wanting European unity and trace the evolution of the European Community after the Second World War. [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, […]

Q. Discuss factors responsible for wanting European unity and trace the evolution of the European Community after the Second World War. [20 Marks] Ans: After the devastation of the Second World War, European countries were determined to prevent another conflict and to rebuild their shattered economies. This led to growing support for cooperation and unity […]