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Q.1 Give estimate of population of Mughal India by mentioning various views. [10 Marks] Q.2 How and why hundis became an important form of money transaction during the Mughal period? [10 Marks] Q.3 Give an account of taxation in Mughal India. [10 Marks] Q.4 Was there any potentiality of emergence of capitalism in Mughal India […]

Q.1 Give estimate of population of Mughal India by mentioning various views. [10 Marks] Ans: The Indian population statistics properly begin only with the census of 1872. For the Mughal Empire, there is practically absolute dearth of demographic data: Akbar is said to have ordered a detailed account of population, but its result have not […]

Q.1 Discuss the conflict between Ahom Kingdom and Mughal took shape under different Mughal Emperors and the significant role played by Lachit Barphukan in this struggle. [10 Marks]  Q.2 “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.3 Analyse […]

Q.1 Discuss the conflict between Ahom Kingdom and Mughal took shape under different Mughal Emperors and the significant role played by Lachit Barphukan in this struggle. [10 Marks]  Ans: In the early 13th century, there existed two kingdoms in the north-east region of India: Kamrupa, with its capital Pragyajyotishpura (Modern Guwahati) and the Ahom kingdom, […]

Q.1 Discuss with relevant illustrations the evolution of relations between Akbar and the Rajput states. [15 Marks] Q.2 Trace the various experiments and evolution of the land revenue system under Akbar. [15 Marks] Q.3 Was religious policies of Akbar was inspired only by his political considerations? Critically examine. [15 Marks] Q.4 Describe the features of Vijayanagara […]

Q.1 Discuss with relevant illustrations the evolution of relations between Akbar and the Rajput states. [15 Marks] Ans: Akbar’s alliance with the Rajput states began as a political coalition but later, it developed into an instrument of closer relations between Hindus and Muslims which formed the basis for a broad liberal tolerant policy towards all, […]

Describe the features of Vijayanagara architecture with examples. Identify those features in Vijayanagara architecture which were Indo-Islamic in nature. [20 Marks] Ans: The establishment of the powerful state of Vijayanagara Empire in 14th century filled the political vacuum in southern India and left a permanent impression in the fields of administration, culture, religion, art and […]

Elaborate different aspects of the nature of Delhi Sultanate during medieval period. [20 Marks] Ans: Historians have given different interpretations for explaining the nature of the Delhi Sultanate.©selfstudyhistory.com Theocratic state Historians like Aarti Tripathi, Ishwari Prasad, A.L. Shrivastava presents this view. The basis of this view: Shariyat based rule Islam as a state religion Influence […]

Delineate the evolution of arche and dome architecture during Sultanate period. [10 Marks] Ans: Establishment of Delhi Sultanate had introduced several new architectural features and development of arches and domes were some of them.©selfstudyhistory.com Trabeate Style: Before arrival of Muslims, Trabeate Style of structure was prevalent in India in which Corbelling technology was used to […]

Q. Trace the various experiments and evolution of the land revenue system under Akbar. [15 Marks] Ans: The land revenue system as it emerged under Akbar may be considered the culmination of developments which had started much earlier, even before the establishment of the Delhi Sultanat. ©selfstudyhistory.com The evolution of the revenue system under Akbar, […]