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Q. Why is Ashoka regarded as an unique king in Indian History? अशोक को भारतीय इतिहास में एक विलक्षण राजा क्यों कहा जाता है ? [BPSC-1999]

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Q. Why is Ashoka regarded as an unique king in Indian History? अशोक को भारतीय इतिहास में एक विलक्षण राजा क्यों कहा जाता है ? [BPSC-1999] ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Ashoka was the third king of the Mauryan dynasty. He ascended the throne in 269 BC and ruled till 232 BC. He ruled over the largest empire […]

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Q. Describe critically the socio-economic life during the Mauryan period. [BPSC-2002 & 2009] 

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Q. Describe critically the socio-economic life during the Mauryan period. मौर्यकालीन सामाजिक–आर्थिक जीवन का आलोचनात्मक वर्णन कीजिए। [BPSC-2002 & 2009] ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: The Mauryan period (321 B.C. to 185 B.C.) saw the emergence of first empire in Indian subcontinent. The social and economic life during Mauryan age largely shows the continuity with pre-Mauryan age. While there […]

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Q. “Doubtless it was not a free state; it was any rate a state” (K A N Sastri). Reflect upon the nature of local self government institutions in the Chola country. [UPSC, 2019]

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Q. “Doubtless it was not a free state; it was any rate a state” (K A N Sastri). Reflect upon the nature of local self government institutions in the Chola country.  ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: The system of village autonomy with assemblies (Nadu, Sabhas, Urs and Nagaram) and their committees (Variyams) developed through the ages and reached […]

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Do you agree that the system of land grants from the Gupta-Vakataka period was connected with the decentralisation of state in any way? [UPSC, 2019]

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Do you agree that the system of land grants from the Gupta-Vakataka period was connected with the decentralisation of state in any way? ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: The practice of land grant was started during Satavahana period (Nanaghat inscription) in the 1st century A.D. By the time of Gupta-Vakataka period, this system came to be widely practiced. […]

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“Art and culture are reflected to a far greater extent than political history in the epigraphic sources.” Comment. [UPSC, 2017]

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Q. “Art and culture are reflected to a far greater extent than political history in the epigraphic sources.” Comment. ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Epigraphy is the study of inscriptions. In Ancient India, several inscriptions have been discovered belonging to different periods. These inscriptions throw light on the politico-administrative, socio-cultural and religious life of the people. Compared with […]

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“Shivaji was a capable general, great organizer, able administrator and successful statesman.” Discuss. “शिवाजी एक समर्थ सेनानायक, महान संगठनकर्ता, योग्य प्रशासक एवं सफल राजनयिक थे।” विवेचन कीजिए।  [BPSC-2001] OR Give an estimate of Shivaji as a ruler, statesman and nation-builder. शिवाजी का शासक, राजनीतिक और राष्ट्र निर्माता के रूप में मूल्यांकन कीजिए। [BPSC-2009] OR “I regard Shivaji as the last great constructive genius and nation-builder that Hindu race has produced.” (J. N. Sarkar) Comment. [BPSC, 60-62nd]

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“Shivaji was a capable general, great organizer, able administrator and successful statesman.” Discuss. “शिवाजी एक समर्थ सेनानायक, महान संगठनकर्ता, योग्य प्रशासक एवं सफल राजनयिक थे।” विवेचन कीजिए। [BPSC-2001] OR Give an estimate of Shivaji as a ruler, statesman and nation-builder. शिवाजी का शासक, राजनीतिक और राष्ट्र निर्माता के रूप में मूल्यांकन कीजिए। [BPSC-2001] OR “I […]

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Q. Write short notes on: Mahadji Sindhia’s achievements.  महादजी सिंधिया की उपलब्धियाँ [BPSC-2009]

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Q. Write short notes on: Mahadji Sindhia’s achievements.  महादजी सिंधिया की उपलब्धियाँ. [BPSC-2009] ©selffstudyhistory.com Ans: Mahadaji Shinde (1730-1794), also known as Madhavrao I, was a Maratha Statesman and the founder of the Scindia dynasty. His achievements: Mahadaji was instrumental in resurrecting Maratha power in North India after the Third Battle of Panipat in 1761, and […]

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Late Seventeenth century crisis and the revolts

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Late Seventeenth century crisis and the revolts Jats Revolt The Jats living on both sides of the river Jamuna had a strong sense of clan brotherhood which culminated in a Khaap. They were mostly peasants, with only a few zamindars. selfstudyhistory.com The centralized Mughal state posed a danger to the life style of this peasant […]

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Shivaji and the early Maratha Kingdom: Part II

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Shivaji and the early Maratha Kingdom: Part II Mughal-Maratha Relations The Mughal-Maratha relations can be divided into four phases: 1615-1664; 1664-1667; 1667-1680 and 1680- 1707. First Phase: 1615-1664: The Mughals, as early as Jahangir’s reign, realised the importance of Maratha chieftains in the Deccan politics. Jahangir succeeded in persuading some of the Maratha chieftains to […]

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