Short Answer TypeWho was Cunningham? Mention any one account used by him to locate the early settlements of Harappa civilization.
’The most unique features of Mohenjodaro was the planned urban centre. ’ Support the statement with examples.
”The Mahabharata is a good source to study the Kinfolk’s values of ancient times.” Justify this statement with suitable arguments.
“The principle of ahimsa and renunciation emphasized by Jainism has left its mark”. Support the statement with Lord Mahavira’s messages.
How do the modern historians explain the development of Magadha as the most powerful Mahajanpada? Explain.
The rise of Magadha as a powerful Mahajanapada:
(i) Magadha was a region where agriculture was especially productive.
(ii) Besides, iron mines were accessible and provided resources for tools and weapons.
(iii) Elephants, an important component of the army, were found in forests in the region.
(iv) Also, the Ganga and its tributaries provided a means of cheap and convenient communication.
(v) Magadha attributed its power to the policies of individuals: ruthlessly ambitious kings of whom Bimbisara, Ajatasattu and Mahapadma Nanda are the best known, and their ministers, who helped implement their policies.
On the given Political Outline Map of India mark and name the following:
(a) kuru
(b) Rajgir
(c) Magadha
(d) Avanti
(e) Ujjain
OR
On the given political Outline Map of India, mark and name the following:
(a) Golconda
(b) Vijayanagara
(c) Mysore
(d) Quilon
(e) Tirunelveli
Which dynasty did Krishnadeva Raya belong to? Mention any one the expansion and consolidation policies?
Bernier’s description of imperial land-ownership influenced western theorists like French Philosopher Montesquieu and German Karl Marx. Justify it with suitable arguments.
Explain the features of Islamic religion which contributed to its spread through the sub-continent.
In what ways have the daily routine and special festivities associated with the Mughal court conveyed a sense of power of the Mughal emperor? Explain.
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