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Q. “Santhal’s world was destroyed by the penetration of outsiders (dikus) and it forced them into action to take possession of their lost territory.” Critically examine. [10 Marks] “बाहरी लोगों (दिकुओं) के प्रवेश से संथाल की दुनिया नष्ट हो गई और इसने उन्हें अपने खोए हुए क्षेत्र पर कब्जा करने के लिए कार्रवाई करने के […]

Q. Write an essay on the culture of Satavahana period. सातवाहन कालीन संस्कृति पर एक निबन्ध लिखिए। [UPPSC, 2017] Ans: The Satavahana Dynasty was a prehistoric Indian dynasty with its capital in the Deccan. The Satavahana kingdom’s capital was Pratishthan or Paithan. The Satavahana was a significant successor to the Mauryan Dynasty. For around 450 […]

Q. Examine the role of Asaf Jahi Dynasty in the political transformation of the State of Hyderabad. हैदराबाद राज्य के राजनीतिक परिवर्तन में आसफ जाही वंश की भूमिका का परीक्षण कीजिए। [UPSC- 2024] Ans: The Asaf Jahi Dynasty (also known as the Nizams of Hyderabad) played a key role in the political development and transformation […]

Q. Discuss the working of Zamindari System under the Mughal rulers. Also describe the role played by the Zamindars in the agrarian economy of Mughal Indian. [20 Marks] Ans: The Zamindars formed a powerful class and were present in practically every part of the Mughal Empire. They held the most significant position in the agrarian […]

Q. Discuss the working of Zamindari System under the Mughal rulers. Also describe the role played by the Zamindars in the agrarian economy of Mughal Indian. [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 file as your […]

Q. What was the Indian response to European Technology during the Mughal period? Explain with proper examples. [15 Marks] Ans: In Europe, science had grown from the 15th century onwards by setting out a sphere of rationalism away from religion. The inability of science to delink itself from religion or mysticism became an inhibiting factor […]

Q. What was the Indian response to European Technology during the Mughal period? Explain with proper examples. [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 […]

Q. Analyse the Kingship Theory of Akbar on the basis of Abul Fazl’s Akbarnama. [10 Marks] Ans: Akbar’s theory of kingship was influenced by Turko-Mongol theory of kingship, his liberal ancestral and paternal legacy, broad mindedness of his teachers like Abul Latif and Pir Mohammad, liberal environment created by Sufi and Bhakti movement and political […]

Q. Analyse the Kingship Theory of Akbar on the basis of Abul Fazl’s Akbarnama. [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 example, if your name is Ashok Kumar and […]

Q. Sufi and Bhakti thoughts ennobled Indian psyche amidst the vagaries of time. Elucidate. [15 Marks] Ans: The Sufi and Bhakti movements, which emerged during medieval India, played a transformative role in shaping the Indian psyche amidst a period of significant social, political, and religious flux. These movements, which emphasized personal devotion, love for the […]