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Q. Evaluate Firuz Shah Tughluq’s economic policies. [UPSC- 2024] Ans: Firuz Shah Tughluq ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1351 to 1388 CE. He came to power after the ambitious but troubled reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq. Unlike Muhammad bin Tughluq, who experimented with bold but often impractical policies, Firuz Shah followed a more conservative, welfare-oriented and […]

Q. Highlight the features of Portuguese colonial enterprise. [UPSC- 2024] Ans: The Portuguese were the first Europeans to establish a direct maritime colonial presence in India. Vasco da Gama’s arrival at Calicut in 1498 opened a new phase in India’s contact with Europe. Unlike earlier foreign traders who generally adjusted themselves to existing Indian Ocean […]

Q. Discuss different types of Megalithic burial practices in India. How far does the archaeological evidence from it help us to know the religious beliefs and cultural practices? [UPSC- 2024] Ans: Megalithic burials form one of the most important archaeological features of Iron Age India, especially in South India, though such monuments are also found […]

Q.1 Critically examine the statement, “The Harappans were not an artistic people.” [15 Marks]  Q.2 Examine the water management and conservation practices adopted in the Harappan urban centres. [15 Marks] Q.3 Discuss the types of land, systems of land measurement, and forms of land tenure prevalent in ancient India with reference to literary and inscriptional […]

Q.1 Critically examine the statement, “The Harappans were not an artistic people.” [15 Marks]  Ans: Harappan art was not as grand and monumental as the art of Egypt or Mesopotamia. The Harappans did not build huge temples, pyramids or royal statues. However, this does not mean that they lacked artistic sense. Their art was marked […]

Q. How did the Indus Civilization establish contacts with other contemporary civilizations? Discuss with special reference to its western trade. [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 […]

Q. How did the Indus Civilization establish contacts with other contemporary civilizations? Discuss with special reference to its western trade. [15 Marks] Ans: The elaborate social structure, standard of living, granaries, numerous seals, uniform script, and regulated weights and measures in a wide area indicate the existence of a highly developed system of trade in […]

Q. Discuss the development and nature of banking and usury in ancient India using contemporary sources. [15 Marks] Ans: Originally, usury meant interest of any kind. It is also considered as excessive or abusive interest rates. The development and nature of banking and usury in ancient India: Early Vedic and Later-Vedic Period (1500 BC – […]

Q. Discuss the development and nature of banking and usury in ancient India using contemporary sources. [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 […]

Q. Evaluate the significance of foreign accounts in the reconstruction of ancient Indian history. [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 […]