1995

Revolution and Counter-Revolution

‘Corporate State’ was Mussolini’s answer to the socio-political problems of his country. Elucidate.

Read article ‘Corporate State’ was Mussolini’s answer to the socio-political problems of his country. Elucidate.
Revolution and Counter-Revolution

“There was an element of system in Hitler’s foreign poicy… His outlook was continental.” Comment.

Read article “There was an element of system in Hitler’s foreign poicy… His outlook was continental.” Comment.
Imperialism and Colonialism

Divided into spheres of influence by foreign powers, China in the 19th century presented a sorry spectacle. How did China react to it?

Read article Divided into spheres of influence by foreign powers, China in the 19th century presented a sorry spectacle. How did China react to it?
Nation-State System

The unification of Italy and that of Germany constituted a contrast in respect of the ways they were affected and the impact they left on later international politics. Elucidate.

Read article The unification of Italy and that of Germany constituted a contrast in respect of the ways they were affected and the impact they left on later international politics. Elucidate.
Nation-State System

At the end of the battle of Sedan (1870), “Europe lost a mistress and gained a master.” Comment.

Read article At the end of the battle of Sedan (1870), “Europe lost a mistress and gained a master.” Comment.
Origins of Modern Politics

The American Revolution “was a natural and even expected event in the history of colonial people who had come of age.” Comment.

Read article The American Revolution “was a natural and even expected event in the history of colonial people who had come of age.” Comment.
Sociology as a Science

Write short note : Methods of science and sociology

Read article Write short note : Methods of science and sociology
Enlightenment and Modern Ideas

“The Renaissance and the Reformation are the two springs of modern history, rival sources of the intellectual and moral freshening of modem life.” Comment.

Read article “The Renaissance and the Reformation are the two springs of modern history, rival sources of the intellectual and moral freshening of modem life.” Comment.
Economic Development and Political Change

“Having won political freedom, India had to win economic and cultural freedom.” Comment.

Read article “Having won political freedom, India had to win economic and cultural freedom.” Comment.
Constitutional Developments in Colonial India, 1858-1935

The Diarchy provided by the Montford reforms “certainly created suspicion without and frictions within.” Comment.

Read article The Diarchy provided by the Montford reforms “certainly created suspicion without and frictions within.” Comment.
Constitutional Developments in Colonial India, 1858-1935

The Government of India from Canning to Curzon was regarded “as a white man’s burden rather than as a call to creative effort or the preparation for a new era.” Comment.

Read article The Government of India from Canning to Curzon was regarded “as a white man’s burden rather than as a call to creative effort or the preparation for a new era.” Comment.
Rise of Gandhi and the Gandhian Era

Trace the course and comment on the character of caste movements in south India in the 20th century. How far were their object achieved?

Read article Trace the course and comment on the character of caste movements in south India in the 20th century. How far were their object achieved?
Economic Impact of British Colonial Rule

Economic changes in India from the late 1920s influenced the course of the country’s politics. Elucidate.

Read article Economic changes in India from the late 1920s influenced the course of the country’s politics. Elucidate.
British Expansion in India

‘This Anglo-Maratha War covering nearly nine years from the murder of Narayan Rao to the Treaty of Salbye emphatically discloses the vitality of the Maratha nation which had not been exhausted either by the disaster of Panipat or the death of their great Peshwa Madhavrao.’ Comment.

Read article ‘This Anglo-Maratha War covering nearly nine years from the murder of Narayan Rao to the Treaty of Salbye emphatically discloses the vitality of the Maratha nation which had not been exhausted either by the disaster of Panipat or the death of their great Peshwa Madhavrao.’ Comment.
British Expansion in India

Explain the British policy of ‘Subordinate union’ of Indian States with British India from 1858 to 1905. How did the Government of India implement this policy during this period?

Read article Explain the British policy of ‘Subordinate union’ of Indian States with British India from 1858 to 1905. How did the Government of India implement this policy during this period?
British Expansion in India

The British conquest of Sind was both a political and moral sequel to the first Afghan War. Comment.

Read article The British conquest of Sind was both a political and moral sequel to the first Afghan War. Comment.
European Penetration into India

“By certain of his actions Clive has marred both the glory and usefulness of his work.” Comment.

Read article “By certain of his actions Clive has marred both the glory and usefulness of his work.” Comment.
Economy and Society in the 16th and 17th Centuries

Do you agree with the view that the advent of the Turks and the Mughals in India heralded many changes in the means of production? Give reasons in support of your answer

Read article Do you agree with the view that the advent of the Turks and the Mughals in India heralded many changes in the means of production? Give reasons in support of your answer
Mughal Empire in the Seventeenth Century

Changes in the composition of nobility from Akbar to Aurangzeb. Comment.

Read article Changes in the composition of nobility from Akbar to Aurangzeb. Comment.
The Fifteenth and Early Sixteenth Century: Political History

Make a comparative review of the agrarian reforms of Alau-ud-Din Khalji and Sher Shah Suri.

Read article Make a comparative review of the agrarian reforms of Alau-ud-Din Khalji and Sher Shah Suri.
Society, Culture and Economy in the 13th and 14th Centuries

Growth of regional languages and literature during the medieval period.

Read article Growth of regional languages and literature during the medieval period.
The Thirteenth Century

Comment in about 200 words: Balban’s theory of kingship

Read article Comment in about 200 words: Balban’s theory of kingship
Early Medieval India, 750-1200

Write a brief note on Land charters of north India (c. A-D. 750-1200).

Read article Write a brief note on Land charters of north India (c. A-D. 750-1200).
Regional States during Gupta Era

Write brief essay on Historical significance of the advent of Arabs in India

Read article Write brief essay on Historical significance of the advent of Arabs in India
Regional States during Gupta Era

How far is it true to say that the strength and vigour of Indian history during c. A.D. 500-750 lay in the south of the Vindhyas

Read article How far is it true to say that the strength and vigour of Indian history during c. A.D. 500-750 lay in the south of the Vindhyas
Post-Mauryan Period

“The centuries between c. 200 B.C. and c. A.D. 300 constitute a landmark in the socioreligious history of India.” Analyse the proposition.

Read article “The centuries between c. 200 B.C. and c. A.D. 300 constitute a landmark in the socioreligious history of India.” Analyse the proposition.
Mauryan Empire

Write brief essay on Inscriptions of Asoka.

Read article Write brief essay on Inscriptions of Asoka.
Period of Mahajanapadas

Write brief essay on Essence of Early Jainism.

Read article Write brief essay on Essence of Early Jainism.
Aryans and Vedic Period

Write brief essay on Vedic literature.

Read article Write brief essay on Vedic literature.
Aryans and Vedic Period

Describe the distinguishing features of important archaeological cultures of the Indian subcontinent datable between c. 2000 B.C. and c. 500 B.C.

Read article Describe the distinguishing features of important archaeological cultures of the Indian subcontinent datable between c. 2000 B.C. and c. 500 B.C.

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1995

‘Corporate State’ was Mussolini’s answer to the socio-political problems of his country. Elucidate.

“There was an element of system in Hitler’s foreign poicy… His outlook was continental.” Comment.

Divided into spheres of influence by foreign powers, China in the 19th century presented a sorry spectacle. How did China react to it?

The unification of Italy and that of Germany constituted a contrast in respect of the ways they were affected and the impact they left on later international politics. Elucidate.

At the end of the battle of Sedan (1870), “Europe lost a mistress and gained a master.” Comment.

The American Revolution “was a natural and even expected event in the history of colonial people who had come of age.” Comment.

Write short note : Methods of science and sociology

“The Renaissance and the Reformation are the two springs of modern history, rival sources of the intellectual and moral freshening of modem life.” Comment.

“Having won political freedom, India had to win economic and cultural freedom.” Comment.

The Diarchy provided by the Montford reforms “certainly created suspicion without and frictions within.” Comment.

The Government of India from Canning to Curzon was regarded “as a white man’s burden rather than as a call to creative effort or the preparation for a new era.” Comment.

Trace the course and comment on the character of caste movements in south India in the 20th century. How far were their object achieved?

Economic changes in India from the late 1920s influenced the course of the country’s politics. Elucidate.

‘This Anglo-Maratha War covering nearly nine years from the murder of Narayan Rao to the Treaty of Salbye emphatically discloses the vitality of the Maratha nation which had not been exhausted either by the disaster of Panipat or the death of their great Peshwa Madhavrao.’ Comment.

Explain the British policy of ‘Subordinate union’ of Indian States with British India from 1858 to 1905. How did the Government of India implement this policy during this period?

The British conquest of Sind was both a political and moral sequel to the first Afghan War. Comment.

“By certain of his actions Clive has marred both the glory and usefulness of his work.” Comment.

Do you agree with the view that the advent of the Turks and the Mughals in India heralded many changes in the means of production? Give reasons in support of your answer

Changes in the composition of nobility from Akbar to Aurangzeb. Comment.

Make a comparative review of the agrarian reforms of Alau-ud-Din Khalji and Sher Shah Suri.

Growth of regional languages and literature during the medieval period.

Comment in about 200 words: Balban’s theory of kingship

Write a brief note on Land charters of north India (c. A-D. 750-1200).

Write brief essay on Historical significance of the advent of Arabs in India

How far is it true to say that the strength and vigour of Indian history during c. A.D. 500-750 lay in the south of the Vindhyas

“The centuries between c. 200 B.C. and c. A.D. 300 constitute a landmark in the socioreligious history of India.” Analyse the proposition.

Write brief essay on Inscriptions of Asoka.

Write brief essay on Essence of Early Jainism.

Write brief essay on Vedic literature.

Describe the distinguishing features of important archaeological cultures of the Indian subcontinent datable between c. 2000 B.C. and c. 500 B.C.

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