1993

Liberation from Colonial Rule

Arab Nationalism and Oil-these were the principal factors complicating the relations of the West Asian countries with the outside world. Do you agree?

Read article Arab Nationalism and Oil-these were the principal factors complicating the relations of the West Asian countries with the outside world. Do you agree?
World Wars

“The Manchurian crisis decided the fate of the League of Nations.” Comment.

Read article “The Manchurian crisis decided the fate of the League of Nations.” Comment.
World Wars

‘The Treaty of Versailles was merely an armistice for twenty years.’ Comment.

Read article ‘The Treaty of Versailles was merely an armistice for twenty years.’ Comment.
Revolution and Counter-Revolution

‘For a tired and timid generation Metternich was the necessary man.’ Comment.

Read article ‘For a tired and timid generation Metternich was the necessary man.’ Comment.
Nation-State System

What were the obstacles to Italian unification till 1852? How and with what methods was the unification of Italy achieved?

Read article What were the obstacles to Italian unification till 1852? How and with what methods was the unification of Italy achieved?
Origins of Modern Politics

‘The scale, splendour and organized power of the monarchy of Louis XIV was something new in Europe.’ Comment.

Read article ‘The scale, splendour and organized power of the monarchy of Louis XIV was something new in Europe.’ Comment.
Sociology as a Science

Write short note : Significance of objectivity in sociological research.

Read article Write short note : Significance of objectivity in sociological research.
Enlightenment and Modern Ideas

Assess the intellectual awakening which occurred in Europe in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. How did it influence modem society and civilization.

Read article Assess the intellectual awakening which occurred in Europe in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. How did it influence modem society and civilization.
Sociology: The Discipline

Write short note: Ideology and the emergence of sociology.

Read article Write short note: Ideology and the emergence of sociology.
Politics of Separatism

‘Mountbatten’s task was, therefore, merely to work out details and effect the partition, demanded by the League and accepted by both British Government and the Congress; and this the new Viceroy moved commandingly to perform.’ Comment.

Read article ‘Mountbatten’s task was, therefore, merely to work out details and effect the partition, demanded by the League and accepted by both British Government and the Congress; and this the new Viceroy moved commandingly to perform.’ Comment.
Rise of Gandhi and the Gandhian Era

‘The nationalist political movements for liberation such as the non-cooperation and civil disobedience movements and their leadership depended heavily on the peasantry.’ Comment.

Read article ‘The nationalist political movements for liberation such as the non-cooperation and civil disobedience movements and their leadership depended heavily on the peasantry.’ Comment.
Social and Religious Reform Movements in Bengal and Other Areas

To what extent did the socio-religious movements contribute to the emancipation of women in the 19th century.

Read article To what extent did the socio-religious movements contribute to the emancipation of women in the 19th century.
Economic Impact of British Colonial Rule

“The permanent settlement of Bengal though initiated with best of intentions, was a sadly blundering affairs.” Comment.

Read article “The permanent settlement of Bengal though initiated with best of intentions, was a sadly blundering affairs.” Comment.
Early Structure of the British Raj

What kind of administrative change were introduced in India under the East India Company?

Read article What kind of administrative change were introduced in India under the East India Company?
British Expansion in India

‘The treaty of Bassein, by its direct and indirect operations, gave the Company the Empire of India.’ Comment.

Read article ‘The treaty of Bassein, by its direct and indirect operations, gave the Company the Empire of India.’ Comment.
Akbar

Analyse the merits and demerits of the Mansabdari System. How did it work under Akbar’s successors?

Read article Analyse the merits and demerits of the Mansabdari System. How did it work under Akbar’s successors?
The Fourteenth Century

Examine the significance of Alauddin Khalji’s administrative reforms. Was he really successful in implementing these measures?

Read article Examine the significance of Alauddin Khalji’s administrative reforms. Was he really successful in implementing these measures?
Early Medieval India, 750-1200

Discuss the contribution of Rajaraja I and Rajendra I for the expansion of the Chola empire. Analyse the causes and impact of the naval expeditions of the Cholas.

Read article Discuss the contribution of Rajaraja I and Rajendra I for the expansion of the Chola empire. Analyse the causes and impact of the naval expeditions of the Cholas.
Early State and Society in Eastern India, Deccan and South India

Discuss the military activities of Kharavela of Kalinga. Do you think that his reign is significant for military expeditions alone? (1993)

Read article Discuss the military activities of Kharavela of Kalinga. Do you think that his reign is significant for military expeditions alone? (1993)
Post-Mauryan Period

Write brief essay on Buddhist writing in Sanskrit in the post – Maurya period.

Read article Write brief essay on Buddhist writing in Sanskrit in the post – Maurya period.
Mauryan Empire

Examine the importance of Ashoka’s Rock Edit XIII for determining the extent of the Maurya Empire. Did Ashoka’s policies and reforms contribute to the fall of the empire?

Read article Examine the importance of Ashoka’s Rock Edit XIII for determining the extent of the Maurya Empire. Did Ashoka’s policies and reforms contribute to the fall of the empire?
Mauryan Empire

Write brief essay on Similarities and differences between the Maurya columns and Achaemenian pillars.

Read article Write brief essay on Similarities and differences between the Maurya columns and Achaemenian pillars.
Aryans and Vedic Period

Bring out the elements of change and continuity between the Early Vedic and Later Vedic Cultures.

Read article Bring out the elements of change and continuity between the Early Vedic and Later Vedic Cultures.
Aryans and Vedic Period

Write brief essay on: The Vedic Gods of the terrestrial region.

Read article Write brief essay on: The Vedic Gods of the terrestrial region.
Indus Valley Civilization

Write brief essay: The burial customs in the Indus Civilization.

Read article Write brief essay: The burial customs in the Indus Civilization.

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1993

Arab Nationalism and Oil-these were the principal factors complicating the relations of the West Asian countries with the outside world. Do you agree?

“The Manchurian crisis decided the fate of the League of Nations.” Comment.

‘The Treaty of Versailles was merely an armistice for twenty years.’ Comment.

‘For a tired and timid generation Metternich was the necessary man.’ Comment.

What were the obstacles to Italian unification till 1852? How and with what methods was the unification of Italy achieved?

‘The scale, splendour and organized power of the monarchy of Louis XIV was something new in Europe.’ Comment.

Write short note : Significance of objectivity in sociological research.

Assess the intellectual awakening which occurred in Europe in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. How did it influence modem society and civilization.

Write short note: Ideology and the emergence of sociology.

‘Mountbatten’s task was, therefore, merely to work out details and effect the partition, demanded by the League and accepted by both British Government and the Congress; and this the new Viceroy moved commandingly to perform.’ Comment.

‘The nationalist political movements for liberation such as the non-cooperation and civil disobedience movements and their leadership depended heavily on the peasantry.’ Comment.

“The permanent settlement of Bengal though initiated with best of intentions, was a sadly blundering affairs.” Comment.

What kind of administrative change were introduced in India under the East India Company?

‘The treaty of Bassein, by its direct and indirect operations, gave the Company the Empire of India.’ Comment.

Analyse the merits and demerits of the Mansabdari System. How did it work under Akbar’s successors?

Examine the significance of Alauddin Khalji’s administrative reforms. Was he really successful in implementing these measures?

Discuss the contribution of Rajaraja I and Rajendra I for the expansion of the Chola empire. Analyse the causes and impact of the naval expeditions of the Cholas.

Discuss the military activities of Kharavela of Kalinga. Do you think that his reign is significant for military expeditions alone? (1993)

Write brief essay on Buddhist writing in Sanskrit in the post – Maurya period.

Examine the importance of Ashoka’s Rock Edit XIII for determining the extent of the Maurya Empire. Did Ashoka’s policies and reforms contribute to the fall of the empire?

Write brief essay on Similarities and differences between the Maurya columns and Achaemenian pillars.

Bring out the elements of change and continuity between the Early Vedic and Later Vedic Cultures.

Write brief essay on: The Vedic Gods of the terrestrial region.

Write brief essay: The burial customs in the Indus Civilization.

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