1987

Liberation from Colonial Rule

‘One of the last strongholds of oil imperialism and European colonialism, it (Middle East) cultivates a fiery nationalism as a weapon against foreign oppression.’ Comment in about 200 words.

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World Wars

Critically examine the New Deal of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Did he want to introduce a sort of socialism?

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World Wars

‘The international situation that confronted the peace – makers in Paris was in the brutal realities of history, the result of a temporary redistribution of the balance of power in the world.’ Comment in about 200 words.

Read article ‘The international situation that confronted the peace – makers in Paris was in the brutal realities of history, the result of a temporary redistribution of the balance of power in the world.’ Comment in about 200 words.
Research Methods and Analysis

Write short note : Techniques of Data Collection.

Read article Write short note : Techniques of Data Collection.
Imperialism and Colonialism

‘By 1861, China may be said to have been fully though grudgingly opened to the Westerner.’ Comment in about 200 words.

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Nation-State System

‘The Unification of Germany was the one thing Bismarck was determined to prevent.’ Comment in about 200 words.

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Industrialization

How did Japan develop between 1868 and 1894? Did the ‘Restoration of Meiji’ mark a sharp break with the past?

Read article How did Japan develop between 1868 and 1894? Did the ‘Restoration of Meiji’ mark a sharp break with the past?
Origins of Modern Politics

Account for the emergence of the national monarchies in Europe in the sixteenth century. Did the monarchs build the national states less by design than by chance?

Read article Account for the emergence of the national monarchies in Europe in the sixteenth century. Did the monarchs build the national states less by design than by chance?
Rise of Gandhi and the Gandhian Era

How would you explain Gandhiji’s ‘rise to power’ or ‘capture’ of national leadership in the course of 1919-20? Was it a very skillful top-level political game?

Read article How would you explain Gandhiji’s ‘rise to power’ or ‘capture’ of national leadership in the course of 1919-20? Was it a very skillful top-level political game?
Early Indian Nationalism

‘The Ilbert Bill was the most extreme but by no means isolated expression of white racism.’ Comment

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Indian Response to British Rule

Identify the various forms of rural protest in India in the second half of the nineteenth century. Were they expressions of anti-landlord or anti-foreign discontent?

Read article Identify the various forms of rural protest in India in the second half of the nineteenth century. Were they expressions of anti-landlord or anti-foreign discontent?
Indian Response to British Rule

‘The British endeavoured as far as possible to live within a Ring-Fence and beyond that they avoided intercourse with the chiefs.’

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Economic Impact of British Colonial Rule

Trace the gradual decline of the Indian town handicrafts between 1757 and 1880. In what way did it contribute to the economic unification of India?

Read article Trace the gradual decline of the Indian town handicrafts between 1757 and 1880. In what way did it contribute to the economic unification of India?
Early Structure of the British Raj

‘The national democratic awakening of the Indian people found expression of white racism.’ Comment in about 200 words.

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British Expansion in India

‘The revolution of 1760 (Bengal) was really no revolution.’ Comment

Read article ‘The revolution of 1760 (Bengal) was really no revolution.’ Comment
The Eighteenth Century

Write short answer of not more than 200 words: Structure and role of the Maratha Confederacy.

Read article Write short answer of not more than 200 words: Structure and role of the Maratha Confederacy.
Akbar

Bring out the main features of the Mansab and Jagir systems with special reference to the reign of Akbar

Read article Bring out the main features of the Mansab and Jagir systems with special reference to the reign of Akbar
The Fifteenth and Early Sixteenth Century: Society and Culture

Discuss the development of art and culture under the Vijayanagar Empire.

Read article Discuss the development of art and culture under the Vijayanagar Empire.
The Fifteenth and Early Sixteenth Century: Political History

Write short answer of not more than 200 words: Significance of the Bhakti Movement.

Read article Write short answer of not more than 200 words: Significance of the Bhakti Movement.
The Fourteenth Century

Critically examine the price control measures of Alauddin Khilji. What was the main objective behind them and how far was he able to put them into effect?

Read article Critically examine the price control measures of Alauddin Khilji. What was the main objective behind them and how far was he able to put them into effect?
Cultural Traditions in India, 750-1200

Shankaracharya’s philosophy and its impact. Write short answer of not more than 200 words.

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Early Medieval India, 750-1200

Main sources of information for the history of the 13th century

Read article Main sources of information for the history of the 13th century
Guptas, Vakatakas and Vardhanas

‘Harsha owes his greatness largely not to any real achievements but to formulate descriptions by two famous men.’ Discuss

Read article ‘Harsha owes his greatness largely not to any real achievements but to formulate descriptions by two famous men.’ Discuss
Period of Mahajanapadas

Discuss the social & economic factors for the rise of Buddhism. How far was it influenced by Upanisadic thought?

Read article Discuss the social & economic factors for the rise of Buddhism. How far was it influenced by Upanisadic thought?
Aryans and Vedic Period

Compare the economic, social and religious life of the Indus Valley (Harappan) people with that of the early Vedic people and discuss the relative chronology of the Indus and the early Vedic cultures.

Read article Compare the economic, social and religious life of the Indus Valley (Harappan) people with that of the early Vedic people and discuss the relative chronology of the Indus and the early Vedic cultures.

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1987

‘One of the last strongholds of oil imperialism and European colonialism, it (Middle East) cultivates a fiery nationalism as a weapon against foreign oppression.’ Comment in about 200 words.

Critically examine the New Deal of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Did he want to introduce a sort of socialism?

‘The international situation that confronted the peace – makers in Paris was in the brutal realities of history, the result of a temporary redistribution of the balance of power in the world.’ Comment in about 200 words.

Write short note : Techniques of Data Collection.

‘By 1861, China may be said to have been fully though grudgingly opened to the Westerner.’ Comment in about 200 words.

‘The Unification of Germany was the one thing Bismarck was determined to prevent.’ Comment in about 200 words.

How did Japan develop between 1868 and 1894? Did the ‘Restoration of Meiji’ mark a sharp break with the past?

Account for the emergence of the national monarchies in Europe in the sixteenth century. Did the monarchs build the national states less by design than by chance?

How would you explain Gandhiji’s ‘rise to power’ or ‘capture’ of national leadership in the course of 1919-20? Was it a very skillful top-level political game?

‘The Ilbert Bill was the most extreme but by no means isolated expression of white racism.’ Comment

Identify the various forms of rural protest in India in the second half of the nineteenth century. Were they expressions of anti-landlord or anti-foreign discontent?

‘The British endeavoured as far as possible to live within a Ring-Fence and beyond that they avoided intercourse with the chiefs.’

Trace the gradual decline of the Indian town handicrafts between 1757 and 1880. In what way did it contribute to the economic unification of India?

‘The national democratic awakening of the Indian people found expression of white racism.’ Comment in about 200 words.

‘The revolution of 1760 (Bengal) was really no revolution.’ Comment

Write short answer of not more than 200 words: Structure and role of the Maratha Confederacy.

Bring out the main features of the Mansab and Jagir systems with special reference to the reign of Akbar

Discuss the development of art and culture under the Vijayanagar Empire.

Write short answer of not more than 200 words: Significance of the Bhakti Movement.

Critically examine the price control measures of Alauddin Khilji. What was the main objective behind them and how far was he able to put them into effect?

Shankaracharya’s philosophy and its impact. Write short answer of not more than 200 words.

Main sources of information for the history of the 13th century

‘Harsha owes his greatness largely not to any real achievements but to formulate descriptions by two famous men.’ Discuss

Discuss the social & economic factors for the rise of Buddhism. How far was it influenced by Upanisadic thought?

Compare the economic, social and religious life of the Indus Valley (Harappan) people with that of the early Vedic people and discuss the relative chronology of the Indus and the early Vedic cultures.

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