Short Answer TypeThe Lingayats disapproved certain practices of the Dharmashashtras. Cite any two such practices.
Explain the strategies for procuring materials by the Harappans for the craft production.
Historians have used a variety of sources to reconstruct the history of the Mauryan Empire. State any four such sources.
Identify the distinctive features of the imperial household of the Mughal Empire.
The distictive features of the imperial household of the Mughal Empire are:
(i)The Mughal household consisted of the emperor’s wives and concubines , his near and distant relatives and female servants and slaves.
(ii)Polygamy was practiced widely.
(iii)Distinction was maintained between begams and aghas. The concubines occupied the lowest position in the hierarchy of females intimately related to royalty.
(iv)The lineage based family structure was not entirely static. Motherhood played important roles in elevating status.Name the region where the Lottery Committee initiated town planning during the 18th century. Mention any one feature of it.
Examine the policies adopted by the British towards the Paharias during early 18th century in Bengal.
Read the following passage and answer the question that follows :
Dr. Khushdeva Singh describes his work as ‘‘humble efforts I made to discharge my duty as a human being to fellow human beings.’’
‘‘Love is stronger than hate.’’ How true is this value which was proved at the time of the partition of India ? What are the values one needs to instill and nurture to avoid hatred ? Explain
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