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Q. In what ways did the tribal and peasant uprisings of the 19th century contribute to the rise and growth of nationalism in India? Examine. [UPSC- 2025] Ans: In the 19th century, the expansion of colonial rule brought new land revenue systems, forest laws, zamindars, moneylenders, planters and courts into India’s villages and hills. In […]

Q. “The Sufis fostered an atmosphere of peaceful coexistence and mutual understanding among people of diverse sects and religions.” Discuss. [15 Marks]] Ans: Sufism, the mystical tradition within Islam, reached India from the 11th century, beginning with figures such as Ali Hujwiri (Data Ganj Bakhsh) of Lahore, author of Kashf-ul-Mahjub. From the late 12th century, […]

Q. “The Sufis fostered an atmosphere of peaceful coexistence and mutual understanding among people of diverse sects and religions.” Discuss. [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. Critically assess the major theories concerning the origin of the Rajputs. How does indigenous evidence challenge the interpretations advanced by European scholars? [15 Marks] Ans: The Rajputs emerged as the dominant ruling groups of north and western India from about the 7th–8th centuries, and by the 10th–12th centuries clans such as the Pratiharas, Chahamanas […]

Q. Critically assess the major theories concerning the origin of the Rajputs. How does indigenous evidence challenge the interpretations advanced by European scholars? [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. […]

Q. Trace the evolution of the Maratha polity from Shivaji to Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao. Analyse the consequences of the Third Battle of Panipat (1761) for the Maratha state. [20 Marks] Ans: Ans: Over about a hundred years, the Maratha state moved through three stages. Under Shivaji it was a centralised, sovereign kingdom. During the […]

Q. Trace the evolution of the Maratha polity from Shivaji to Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao. Analyse the consequences of the Third Battle of Panipat (1761) for the Maratha state. [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 […]

Q. Trace the trajectory of Maratha polity from Shivaji to Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao. What was the impact of the Third Battle of Panipat (1761) on the Maratha State? Analyze. [UPSC- 2026] Ans: Over about a hundred years, the Maratha state moved through three stages. Under Shivaji it was a centralised, sovereign kingdom. During the […]

Q. Assess the political and socio-cultural transformations in North India under the Shunga and Kanva dynasties following the decline of the Mauryan Empire. [15 Marks] Ans: In about 185 BCE, Pushyamitra Shunga, the commander of the Mauryan army, killed the last Mauryan king, Brihadratha, during a review of the troops. This ended the Mauryan empire. […]

Q. Assess the political and socio-cultural transformations in North India under the Shunga and Kanva dynasties following the decline of the Mauryan Empire. [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. […]