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Examine the principal causes of the rise of Marathas in the first half of the 18th Century A.D. अठारहवीं शताब्दी ई० के० पूर्वार्द्ध में मराठों के उत्थान के प्रमुख कारणों की समीक्षा कीजिए। [2007, 2009] ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: The term “Maratha” originally referred to the speakers of the Marathi language. In the 17th century, it emerged […]

Describe the political condition of North India at the close of 12th century. वारहवी शताब्दी की समाप्ति के समय उत्तरी भारत की राजनीतिक स्थिति का वर्णन कीजिये। [UPPSC, 1995] OR Describe the political condition of Northern India on the eve of the Turkish invasion. तुर्कों के आक्रमण के समय उत्तर भारत की राजनैतिक स्थिति का […]

Discuss the social condition of India on the eve of Mahmud Ghazani’s invasion. महमूद गजनी के आक्रमण के समय भारत की सामाजिक दशा की विवेचना कीजिए। [UPPSC, 2000] ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Social condition of India on the eve of Mahmud Ghazni invasion Alberuni in Kitab al-Hind is the main source as Al Beruni had accompanied inading […]

“Jahangir’s reign represents a transition in the history of Mughal architecture’.  जहांगीर का राज्यकाल मुगल-स्थापत्य कला के इतिहास में संक्रमण का प्रतिनिधित्व करता है। विवेचन कीजिए। Discuss. [UPPSC, 2003] OR Give an account of developments of architecture during the reigns of Jahangir and Shahjahan. जहाँगीर और शाहजहाँ के राज्यकाल में वास्तुकला के विकास का वर्णन […]

Form an estimate of the personality of Firoz Shah Tughlaq with special reference to his religious policy and public works. ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: After death of Muhammad bin Tughlaq in 1351, Firoz Tughluq (a cousin of Muhammad Tughlaq) had the unique distinction of being chosen as sultan by the nobles. Firuz Tughlaq tried to revive the […]

Form an estimate of the personality of Firoz Shah Tughlaq with special reference to his religious policy and public works. फिरोजशाह तुगलक की धार्मिक नीति एवं ऊसके सार्वजनिक निर्माण कार्यों के विशेष सन्दर्भ में उसके व्यक्तित्व का मूल्यांकन कीजिए। [UPPSC, 1999] ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: After death of Muhammad bin Tughlaq in 1351, Firoz Tughluq (a cousin […]

How did Sankaracharya seek to integrate the different religions cults in India?  OR Write a short essay on: “Shankaracharya’s philosophy and its impact.”  OR “Sankaracharya brought about a synthesis of ideas and philosophies.” Discuss the statement and analyse the historical significance of his life and thought. ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Adi Shankaracharya was an early 8th century […]

Discuss the causes and outcome of the tripartite struggle between the Gurjar Prtiharas, Palas and the Rashtrakutas. गुर्जर-प्रतीहार, पाल एवं रांष्ट्रकूटों के त्रिकोणात्मक संघर्ष के कारणों एवं परिणाम का विवेचन कीजिये। [UPPSC, 1991] OR Examine the causes and effects of the Tripartite struggle between the Gurjara Pratihars, the Palas and the Rashtrakutas. गुर्जर-प्रतिहार, पाल एवं […]

Discuss Southern Policy of the Mughals. मुगलों की दक्षिणी नीति का विवेचन कीजिए। [UPPSC, 2008] ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Mughal’s southern policy mainly begins with Akbar and then it evolved under Jahangir, Shahjahan and Aurangzeb. Under Akbar (1556 to 1605) There were several factors which determined Akbar’s approach towards Deccan and South: Imperial approach commercial interest strategic […]

Throw ample light on florescence of literature and art in the Vijayanagar empire. विजयनगर साम्राज्य में साहित्य एवं कला की उन्नति पर समुचित प्रकाश डालिये। [UPPSC, 1998] ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: The establishment of the powerful state of Vijayanagara Empire in 14th century filled the political vacuum in southern India and made a significant contribution to the […]