2004

Disintegration of the Soviet Union and the Rise of the Unipolar World

Analyse the factors for the collapse of Soviet Communism and Soviet Union during 1985–1991.

Read article Analyse the factors for the collapse of Soviet Communism and Soviet Union during 1985–1991.
World Wars

The most important single factor… in the years following 1919 was the French demand for security. Comment.

Read article The most important single factor… in the years following 1919 was the French demand for security. Comment.
Revolution and Counter-Revolution

What were the weaknesses and difficulties of the Weimer Republic? How did Hitler succeed in establishing his dictatorship?

Read article What were the weaknesses and difficulties of the Weimer Republic? How did Hitler succeed in establishing his dictatorship?
Nation-State System

‘To Bismarck the conclusion of the Treaty of May 20, 1882, was the culmination of this system.’ Comment.

Read article ‘To Bismarck the conclusion of the Treaty of May 20, 1882, was the culmination of this system.’ Comment.
Origins of Modern Politics

Review the background of the Chartist Movement. Despite its failure how had their demands been met in the succeeding years?

Read article Review the background of the Chartist Movement. Despite its failure how had their demands been met in the succeeding years?
Origins of Modern Politics

‘Napoleon was the child of the Revolution, but in many ways he reversed the aims and principles of the movement from which he sprang…” Comment.

Read article ‘Napoleon was the child of the Revolution, but in many ways he reversed the aims and principles of the movement from which he sprang…” Comment.
Sociology as a Science

Objectivity and Value Neutrality in Social Research.

Read article Objectivity and Value Neutrality in Social Research.
Enlightenment and Modern Ideas

‘Rousseau’s political philosophy contains the seeds of Socialism, Absolutism and Democracy.’ Comment.

Read article ‘Rousseau’s political philosophy contains the seeds of Socialism, Absolutism and Democracy.’ Comment.
Consolidation as a Nation

Analyse Indian foreign policy of Nonalignment between 1947 and 1964

Read article Analyse Indian foreign policy of Nonalignment between 1947 and 1964
Politics of Separatism

‘We are therefore unable to advise the British Government that the power which at present resides in British hands should be handed over to two entirely separate sovereign States.’

Read article ‘We are therefore unable to advise the British Government that the power which at present resides in British hands should be handed over to two entirely separate sovereign States.’
Social and Cultural Developments

Examine the impact of British rule on Indian Society in the 19th Century.

Read article Examine the impact of British rule on Indian Society in the 19th Century.
Economic Impact of British Colonial Rule

Discuss the causes that led to the ‘economic drain’ in Bengal following the Battle of Plassey.

Read article Discuss the causes that led to the ‘economic drain’ in Bengal following the Battle of Plassey.
Economic Impact of British Colonial Rule

‘Permanent Settlement disappointed many expectations and introduced the results that were not anticipated.’ Comment.

Read article ‘Permanent Settlement disappointed many expectations and introduced the results that were not anticipated.’ Comment.
Early Structure of the British Raj

“The object of the Act (Regulating) was good, but system that it established was imperfect.” Comment.

Read article “The object of the Act (Regulating) was good, but system that it established was imperfect.” Comment.
British Expansion in India

‘The Treaty of Salbai (1782) was neither honourable to the English nor advantageous to their interests.’ Comment.

Read article ‘The Treaty of Salbai (1782) was neither honourable to the English nor advantageous to their interests.’ Comment.
The Eighteenth Century

Write brief essay on the system of the collection of Chauth and Sardeshmukhi by the Maratha rulers.

Read article Write brief essay on the system of the collection of Chauth and Sardeshmukhi by the Maratha rulers.
Mughal Empire in the Seventeenth Century

In what ways were Aurangzeb’s Rajput and religious policies different from those of his predecessors? What were the consequences of the changes made by him?

Read article In what ways were Aurangzeb’s Rajput and religious policies different from those of his predecessors? What were the consequences of the changes made by him?
Akbar

Was Din-i-Ilahi “a monument of Akbar’s folly”?

Read article Was Din-i-Ilahi “a monument of Akbar’s folly”?
The Fifteenth and Early Sixteenth Century: Political History

Discuss the growth of the Nirguna School of Bhakti Movement emphasising the contribution of Kabir and Nanak to it

Read article Discuss the growth of the Nirguna School of Bhakti Movement emphasising the contribution of Kabir and Nanak to it
The Fourteenth Century

Write brief essay: The Token Currency System introduced by Muhammad Tughlaq

Read article Write brief essay: The Token Currency System introduced by Muhammad Tughlaq
The Thirteenth Century

Write brief essay on The “Corps of Forty” and its relations with the Sultans

Read article Write brief essay on The “Corps of Forty” and its relations with the Sultans
Early Medieval India, 750-1200

The Cholas are said to have established a strong and well organised administration with an element of self-government at the local level. Do you agree? Give reasons.

Read article The Cholas are said to have established a strong and well organised administration with an element of self-government at the local level. Do you agree? Give reasons.
Regional States during Gupta Era

Give an account of the rise of the Chalukyas of Vatapi and their struggle with other rulers. Write a note on their patronage of arts.

Read article Give an account of the rise of the Chalukyas of Vatapi and their struggle with other rulers. Write a note on their patronage of arts.
Period of Mahajanapadas

Explain the social aspects of Buddhism and account for its decline in India.

Read article Explain the social aspects of Buddhism and account for its decline in India.
Aryans and Vedic Period

Describe the social life of the later Vedic people. How was it different from the Rigvedic life?

Read article Describe the social life of the later Vedic people. How was it different from the Rigvedic life?

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2004

Analyse the factors for the collapse of Soviet Communism and Soviet Union during 1985–1991.

The most important single factor… in the years following 1919 was the French demand for security. Comment.

What were the weaknesses and difficulties of the Weimer Republic? How did Hitler succeed in establishing his dictatorship?

‘To Bismarck the conclusion of the Treaty of May 20, 1882, was the culmination of this system.’ Comment.

Review the background of the Chartist Movement. Despite its failure how had their demands been met in the succeeding years?

‘Napoleon was the child of the Revolution, but in many ways he reversed the aims and principles of the movement from which he sprang…” Comment.

Objectivity and Value Neutrality in Social Research.

‘Rousseau’s political philosophy contains the seeds of Socialism, Absolutism and Democracy.’ Comment.

Analyse Indian foreign policy of Nonalignment between 1947 and 1964

‘We are therefore unable to advise the British Government that the power which at present resides in British hands should be handed over to two entirely separate sovereign States.’

Discuss the causes that led to the ‘economic drain’ in Bengal following the Battle of Plassey.

‘Permanent Settlement disappointed many expectations and introduced the results that were not anticipated.’ Comment.

“The object of the Act (Regulating) was good, but system that it established was imperfect.” Comment.

‘The Treaty of Salbai (1782) was neither honourable to the English nor advantageous to their interests.’ Comment.

Write brief essay on the system of the collection of Chauth and Sardeshmukhi by the Maratha rulers.

In what ways were Aurangzeb’s Rajput and religious policies different from those of his predecessors? What were the consequences of the changes made by him?

Was Din-i-Ilahi “a monument of Akbar’s folly”?

Discuss the growth of the Nirguna School of Bhakti Movement emphasising the contribution of Kabir and Nanak to it

Write brief essay: The Token Currency System introduced by Muhammad Tughlaq

Write brief essay on The “Corps of Forty” and its relations with the Sultans

The Cholas are said to have established a strong and well organised administration with an element of self-government at the local level. Do you agree? Give reasons.

Give an account of the rise of the Chalukyas of Vatapi and their struggle with other rulers. Write a note on their patronage of arts.

Explain the social aspects of Buddhism and account for its decline in India.

Describe the social life of the later Vedic people. How was it different from the Rigvedic life?

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