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Q.1 Examine the status of Sanskrit in Mughal India with examples of various Sanskrit works. [10 Marks]  Q.2 Trace the development of painting during the Mughal period. [20 Marks] Q.3 Discuss the significance of Third battle of Panipat (1761). [10 Marks] Q.4 Briefly mention characteristics of two Maratha’s instruments: Chauth and Sardeshmukhi. [10 Marks] NOTE: […]

Q.1 Examine the status of Sanskrit in Mughal India with examples of various Sanskrit works. [10 Marks]  Ans: Mughals cultivated a thoroughly multicultural and multilingual imperial image that involved repeated attention to Sanskrit texts. Although not much significant and original work was done in Sanskrit during the period, the number of Sanskrit works produced is […]

Q.1 Give a brief account of Women in Agrarian Society in Mughal India. [10 Marks]  Ans: Women formed an essential part of the agrarian economy in Mughal India. Agricultural and artisanal production was largely based on household labour, where women worked alongside men in the fields and in related crafts. Their roles ranged from sowing, weeding, […]

Q.1 Give a brief account of Women in Agrarian Society in Mughal India. [10 Marks] Q.2 Was there a possibility for the rise of capitalism in Mughal India similar to the pattern seen in Europe? Discuss. [10 Marks] Q.3 One of the key characteristics of agriculture in Mughal India was the wide variety of crops cultivated […]

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 […]