1991

World Wars

Show how the Spanish Civil War was a prelude to World War II.

Read article Show how the Spanish Civil War was a prelude to World War II.
Revolution and Counter-Revolution

“Comparison of the fascist regime in Italy with the National Socialist regime of Germany is almost inevitable. The similarities are obvious, but there is one point of difference which is worth mentioning.” Comment.

Read article “Comparison of the fascist regime in Italy with the National Socialist regime of Germany is almost inevitable. The similarities are obvious, but there is one point of difference which is worth mentioning.” Comment.
Origins of Modern Politics

Examine the issues involved in the American Civil War. Was it a contest between two separate nations?

Read article Examine the issues involved in the American Civil War. Was it a contest between two separate nations?
Origins of Modern Politics

Discuss the view that Louis XIV of France was a great king-‘the grand monarch.’

Read article Discuss the view that Louis XIV of France was a great king-‘the grand monarch.’
Origins of Modern Politics

‘French political writers of the eighteenth century were influenced by Locke and also by the curious contrasts which they perceived between the government of his country and their own.’ Comment.

Read article ‘French political writers of the eighteenth century were influenced by Locke and also by the curious contrasts which they perceived between the government of his country and their own.’ Comment.
Sociology as a Science

Write short note : The problem of objectivity

Read article Write short note : The problem of objectivity
Sociology as a Science

Write short note : Methods of scientific investigation

Read article Write short note : Methods of scientific investigation
Enlightenment and Modern Ideas

‘The Heavenly Land system was significant in that it greatly expanded the idea of equalizing rich and poor and landowing which the peasant wars had put forward in the past.’ Comment.

Read article ‘The Heavenly Land system was significant in that it greatly expanded the idea of equalizing rich and poor and landowing which the peasant wars had put forward in the past.’ Comment.
Enlightenment and Modern Ideas

‘His (Martin Luther’s) rebellion was essentially popular & national.’ Comment.

Read article ‘His (Martin Luther’s) rebellion was essentially popular & national.’ Comment.
Constitutional Developments in Colonial India, 1858-1935

‘The relations of the Native States, however conducted are essentially with the British Crown and not with the Indian Government.’ Comment.

Read article ‘The relations of the Native States, however conducted are essentially with the British Crown and not with the Indian Government.’ Comment.
Rise of Gandhi and the Gandhian Era

Analyse the main contours of Non-Brahmin Movements in Western and South India in the nineteenth and first half of the twentieth centuries.

Read article Analyse the main contours of Non-Brahmin Movements in Western and South India in the nineteenth and first half of the twentieth centuries.
Early Indian Nationalism

Discuss ‘the safety valve’ theory. Does it satisfactorily explain the foundation of the Indian National Congress?

Read article Discuss ‘the safety valve’ theory. Does it satisfactorily explain the foundation of the Indian National Congress?
Indian Response to British Rule

‘The tragedy of Curzon lay in that, with such abundance of trained talent; he was denied the crowning qualities. He was never an administrator of the first rank.’ Comment

Read article ‘The tragedy of Curzon lay in that, with such abundance of trained talent; he was denied the crowning qualities. He was never an administrator of the first rank.’ Comment
Economic Impact of British Colonial Rule

Identify the distinct stages of colonialism in India. How did these stages affect the Indian economy?

Read article Identify the distinct stages of colonialism in India. How did these stages affect the Indian economy?
Economic Impact of British Colonial Rule

“The role of the East India Company proved disastrous to the handicraft industry in India for a number of reasons.” Comment.

Read article “The role of the East India Company proved disastrous to the handicraft industry in India for a number of reasons.” Comment.
Mughal Empire in the Seventeenth Century

What were the major features of the administrative system of the Mughal State? To what extent did other Indian powers model their administration on this system in the late medieval period?

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The Fourteenth Century

What, in your opinion, was the significance of the extensive military expeditions undertaken during the time of Alauddin Khalji? Do you think his reign is considered significant in terms of such expeditions alone?

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Early Medieval India, 750-1200

Critically assess the period of the Cholas in the history of South India.

Read article Critically assess the period of the Cholas in the history of South India.
Themes in Early Indian Cultural History

Discuss the scientific and technological developments in ancient India.

Read article Discuss the scientific and technological developments in ancient India.
Regional States during Gupta Era

In what ways would the period of the Pallavas of the Kanchi and that of the Chalukyas of Badami mark the beginning of a new historical phase in peninsular India

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Guptas, Vakatakas and Vardhanas

In what ways does religion as reflected in the Vedic texts differ from the religion of the Gupta period?

Read article In what ways does religion as reflected in the Vedic texts differ from the religion of the Gupta period?
Guptas, Vakatakas and Vardhanas

Origins and meaning of the samanta system.

Read article Origins and meaning of the samanta system.
Post-Mauryan Period

Write brief essay on Origins, chronology, characteristics and geographical spread of Gandhara art.

Read article Write brief essay on Origins, chronology, characteristics and geographical spread of Gandhara art.
Mauryan Empire

Write brief essay on Contents of Asoka’s dhamma and reasons for Asoka’s keenness to propagate dhamma.

Read article Write brief essay on Contents of Asoka’s dhamma and reasons for Asoka’s keenness to propagate dhamma.
Indus Valley Civilization

Write brief essay on External trade of the Harappans.

Read article Write brief essay on External trade of the Harappans.

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1991

Show how the Spanish Civil War was a prelude to World War II.

“Comparison of the fascist regime in Italy with the National Socialist regime of Germany is almost inevitable. The similarities are obvious, but there is one point of difference which is worth mentioning.” Comment.

Examine the issues involved in the American Civil War. Was it a contest between two separate nations?

Discuss the view that Louis XIV of France was a great king-‘the grand monarch.’

‘French political writers of the eighteenth century were influenced by Locke and also by the curious contrasts which they perceived between the government of his country and their own.’ Comment.

Write short note : The problem of objectivity

Write short note : Methods of scientific investigation

‘The Heavenly Land system was significant in that it greatly expanded the idea of equalizing rich and poor and landowing which the peasant wars had put forward in the past.’ Comment.

‘His (Martin Luther’s) rebellion was essentially popular & national.’ Comment.

‘The relations of the Native States, however conducted are essentially with the British Crown and not with the Indian Government.’ Comment.

Analyse the main contours of Non-Brahmin Movements in Western and South India in the nineteenth and first half of the twentieth centuries.

Discuss ‘the safety valve’ theory. Does it satisfactorily explain the foundation of the Indian National Congress?

‘The tragedy of Curzon lay in that, with such abundance of trained talent; he was denied the crowning qualities. He was never an administrator of the first rank.’ Comment

Identify the distinct stages of colonialism in India. How did these stages affect the Indian economy?

“The role of the East India Company proved disastrous to the handicraft industry in India for a number of reasons.” Comment.

What were the major features of the administrative system of the Mughal State? To what extent did other Indian powers model their administration on this system in the late medieval period?

What, in your opinion, was the significance of the extensive military expeditions undertaken during the time of Alauddin Khalji? Do you think his reign is considered significant in terms of such expeditions alone?

Critically assess the period of the Cholas in the history of South India.

Discuss the scientific and technological developments in ancient India.

In what ways would the period of the Pallavas of the Kanchi and that of the Chalukyas of Badami mark the beginning of a new historical phase in peninsular India

In what ways does religion as reflected in the Vedic texts differ from the religion of the Gupta period?

Origins and meaning of the samanta system.

Write brief essay on Origins, chronology, characteristics and geographical spread of Gandhara art.

Write brief essay on Contents of Asoka’s dhamma and reasons for Asoka’s keenness to propagate dhamma.

Write brief essay on External trade of the Harappans.

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