The Fifteenth and Early Sixteenth Century ‐ Political Developments and Economy

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Political Developments and Economy: Rise of Provincial Dynasties: Bengal, Kashmir (Zalnul Abedln). Gujarat, Malwa, Bahmanids; The Vijayanagra Empire; Lodis; Mughal Empire, First phase: Babur and Humayun; The Sur Empire: Sher Shah’s administration; Portuguese Colonial enterprise;

Bhaktl and Sufi Movements

History Optional PYQs: The Fifteenth and Early Sixteenth Century ‐ Political Developments and Economy [1985-2026]

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YearQuestionAnswer
2025Portuguese maritime power disrupted the character of trade in the Indian Ocean in the 16th century. Review.View answer
2024Highlight the features of the Portuguese colonial enterprise.View answer
2022The prolonged conflict between the Vijayanagara Kingdom and the Bahmani successor states was influenced less by cultural factors, and more by strategic and economic considerations. Comment.View answer
2021Examine the causes of Babur’s success against Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat. (in about 150 words)View answer
2021Give your assessment of Bahlul Lodi’s relation with his nobility.View answer
2020Describe in detail about the foreign travellers accounts which gave information of Vijayanagar kingdom, (in 150 words)View answer
2020Amuktamalyada dwells much upon the relationship of fort, Brahmanas and dispersed tribal groups. Comment.View answer
2020Describe village polity and economy of medieval Deccan.View answer
2020Evaluate the contribution of Sher Shah towards trade and commerce, administration and agricultural reforms.View answer
2019Assess the rule of Zainul Abedin in Kashmir.View answer
2018and polity in peninsular India has much to do with the growth of Vijayanagara kingdom?View answer
2016Evaluate Jonaraja's account of the reign of Zain-ul-Abidin.View answer
2016Assess the contribution of Firoz Shah Bahamani and Mahmud Gawan in the field of education.View answer
2015Mention the salient features of the polity of Vijayanagara Empire under Krishnadevaraya.View answer
2014How was cartaz system used by the Portuguese to maintain their control over the oceanic trade? (150 words)View answer
2014To what extent is‘Segmentary State’ model relevant for defining the Vijayanagar State? Critically examine.View answer
2013Discuss the state of society and economy of the Bahmani kingdom as gleaned from historical sources.View answer
2013On the basis of contemporary sources evaluate the system of agriculture and irrigation of the Vijayanagar kingdom.View answer
2010Comment on the Turco – Mongol theory of sovereignty.To what extent was it adopted by Babur and Humayun?View answer
2008Write short essay on Significance of the arrival of the Portuguese in India.View answer
2007Write brief essay: The Bahamani Kingdom.View answer
2005Write brief essay: The Bahmani kingdom.View answer
2001Write brief essay on Hemu Vikramaditya.View answer
1999Write brief essay-Sher Shah combined in himself qualities of lion and fox.View answer
1995Make a comparative review of the agrarian reforms of Alau-ud-Din Khalji and Sher Shah Suri.View answer
1992Write brief essay on Portuguese control of the Indian Ocean and its impact.View answer
1989Write short essay of not more than 200 words: The empire – builder in North India of the sixteenth century.View answer
1986Bring out the significance of the reign of Sher Shah in the history of India.View answer
Do you agree that convergence of political vacuum and impact of Islamicate cultureView answer

Bhakti & Sufi Movements

YearQuestionAnswer
2026Why did the abdication of power by Alauddin Alam Shah in favour of Bahlol Lodi not culminate in the establishment of the Lodi Dynasty? Elucidate.
2026From the Portuguese merchant Domingo Paes' description of Krishnadevaraya's reign, assess the socio-economic and cultural uniqueness of the Vijayanagara Empire.
2026The Sufis created a climate in which people belonging to different sects and religions could live in peace and harmony." Discuss.
2024Evaluate the contribution of Qalandariyyah to medieval Indian culture.View answer
2023Discuss the importance of Sufi literature as an important source of history.View answer
2022The Vaishnava Bhakti tradition of the fifteenth century contributed to the flourishing of provincial literature. Discuss with appropriate examples.View answer
2020The mission of Kabir was to preach a religion of love which would unite all castes and creeds. Explain.View answer
2019Sufi and Bhakti thoughts ennobled Indian psyche amidst the vagaries of time. Elucidate.View answer
2018What was the role of Sufi Folk literature in the diffusion of Islam in India in general and in Deccan in particular.View answer
2017Bhakti and Sufi movements served the same social purpose.” Discuss.View answer
2015Tantrism, if not in practice, at least on conceptual level challenged patriarchy.” Examine Tantrism specially keeping in mind the above context.View answer
2013Discuss and evaluate critically various trends in the historiography of bhakti.View answer
2007The tenets of Hindu and Muslim mystics were similar enough that the ground was ripe for syncretic movements involving adherents of both the religions. Elucidate.View answer
2006Write brief essay on Sufism in North India.View answer
2005Write brief essay on Chaitanyadeva and Vaishnavism.View answer
2005The tenets of Hindu and Muslim mystics were similar enough that the ground was ripe for syncretic movements involving adherents of both religions." Elucidate.View answer
2004Discuss the growth of the Nirguna School of Bhakti Movement emphasising the contribution of Kabir and Nanak to it.View answer
2003Write brief essay on Sufi Movements.View answer
2003What impact did Kabir and Nanak leave on Indian Society and Culture?View answer
2001Evaluate the impact of the Sufi and Bhakti Movements on vernacular languages & life and thought of the common people.View answer
2000Write brief essay: The Sufi Movement & its role in promoting communal harmony.View answer
1987Write short answer of not more than 200 words: Significance of the Bhakti Movement.View answer
1985Discuss briefly the causes that contributed to the religious movements of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Analyse their approach to the realities of contemporary life.View answer

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