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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. […]

Q. Evaluate the political and socio-cultural changes occurred in North India after the decline of the Mauryan Empire under the Shunga and Kanva dynasties. [UPSC- 2026] 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 […]

Q. Analyze the significance of the Vedic Age in shaping the social institutions, religious thoughts and intellectual traditions of ancient India. [UPSC- 2026] Ans: The Vedic Age is usually divided into the Early Vedic (Rigvedic) period, around 1500–1000 BCE, and the Later Vedic period, around 1000–600 BCE. Over these centuries, a pastoral, tribal society in […]

Q. “Hoysala temple architecture represents a unique and innovative chapter in the development of South Indian art and architecture.” Explain with suitable examples.[20 Marks] Ans: The Hoysalas (around 1006–1346) ruled southern Karnataka from Belur and later Dorasamudra (Halebidu), and built more than 100 temples. Their style grew out of the Western (Kalyani) Chalukya tradition. They […]