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Describe the features of Vijayanagara architecture with examples. Identify those features in Vijayanagara architecture which were Indo-Islamic in nature. [20 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 […]

Elaborate different aspects of the nature of Delhi Sultanate during medieval period. [20 Marks] Ans: Historians have given different interpretations for explaining the nature of the Delhi Sultanate.©selfstudyhistory.com Theocratic state Historians like Aarti Tripathi, Ishwari Prasad, A.L. Shrivastava presents this view. The basis of this view: Shariyat based rule Islam as a state religion Influence […]

Delineate the evolution of arche and dome architecture during Sultanate period. [10 Marks] Ans: Establishment of Delhi Sultanate had introduced several new architectural features and development of arches and domes were some of them.©selfstudyhistory.com Trabeate Style: Before arrival of Muslims, Trabeate Style of structure was prevalent in India in which Corbelling technology was used to […]

Q. Trace the various experiments and evolution of the land revenue system under Akbar. [15 Marks] Ans: The land revenue system as it emerged under Akbar may be considered the culmination of developments which had started much earlier, even before the establishment of the Delhi Sultanat. ©selfstudyhistory.com The evolution of the revenue system under Akbar, […]

What were the factors responsible for the development of regional languages during Sultanate period? [10 Marks] Ans: During Sultanate period, literature was produced not only in Persian and Sanskrit but also in other regional languages. The one novelty of the sultanate period in literary field was the beginning of literature in different regional languages of […]

Evaluate Tarikh-i Firuz Shahi written by Shams Siraj Afif as a source of history of medieval India. [20 Marks] Ans: Tarikh-i-Firuz Shahi, written by Shams Siraj Afif, gives a detailed account of the reign of Sultan Firuz Shah Tughlaq (1351-1388 AD). It was written some years after the invasion of Delhi by Timur (1398) i.e. […]

“Trade and commerce during early medieval India had seen decline followed by its revival.” Elaborate. [20 Marks] Ans: The historical features of trade during the early medieval times can be divided into two broad phases: 700-900 A.D: Relative decline of trade, metallic currency, urban centres and a somewhat closed village economy.©selfstudyhistory.com 900-1300 A.D: Trade picked […]

Q. Give an account of the role played by Mahmud Begarha in the consolidation and expansion of regional kingdom of Gujarat. [10 Marks] Ans: The most famous sultan of Gujarat was Mahmud Begarha (great-grandson of Ahmad Shah I). Mahmud Begarha ruled over Gujarat for more than 50 years (from 1459 to 1511). He continued the […]

Q. With the help of examples, discuss how the women Bhakti saints had challenged the societal norms during medieval period? [10 Marks] Ans: Women bhakti saints embraced Bhakti to define their own truths to reform society, polity, relationships and religions. They broke societal rules and stereotypes, and lived their lives as they pleased.©selfstudyhistory.com Women bhakti […]

“Nationalism in Asia and Africa differed from European nationalism which itself had variety of forms.” Elaborate. [10 Marks] Ans: Nationalism in Europe dates back to 18th century which gradually strengthened in 19th century. ©selfstudyhistory.com Nationalism in Europe Different forms of nationalism in Europe: One significant aspect of the nature of European nationalism is what is […]