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.
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.
Critically examine Lord Dalhousie’s policy of annexation in Awadh.
Dalhousie’s policy of annexation of Awadh were:
(i)Dalhousie described the kingdom of Awadh as “a cherry that will drop into our mouth one day “. The conquest happened in stages. The Subsidiary Alliance had been imposed on Awadh in 1801.
(ii) By the terms of this alliance the Nawab had to disband his military force , allow the British to position their troops within the kingdom , and act in accordance with the advice of the British Resident who was attached to the court. Thus the Nawab became dependent on British.
(iii)The British became interested in acquiring Awadh as its soil was good for producing Indigo and cotton, and the region was ideally located to be developed into the principal market of Upper India.
(iv)Annexation of Awadh would complete the territorial annexation by the British beginning with that of Bengal a century earlier. It was annexed on the grounds of maladministration.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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