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Analyse the main features of Amara nayaka system which was introduced in the Vijayanagar Empire.
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“The relationship of the sepoys with the superior white officers underwent a significant change in the years preceding the uprising of 1857”, support the statement with examples.
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“A cherry that will drop into our mouth one day”, who made this remark?
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Explain the series of events that eventually led the cherry to fall into the mouth of the British.
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A demon? This is an excerpt from a poem by Karaikkal Ammaiyar in which she describes herself: The female Pey (demoness) with . . . bulging veins, protruding eyes, white teeth and shrunken stomach, red haired and jutting teeth lengthy shins extending till the ankles, shouts and wails while wandering in the forest. This is the forest of Alankatu, which is the home of our father (Shiva) who dances … with his matted hair thrown own in all eight directions, and with cool limbs. |
- How beauty has been personified by Karaikal Ammaiyar?
- “Bulging veins, protruding eyes, white teeth and shrunken stomach”, “Shouts and wails” State the reason behind the poet’s condition in the excerpt given.
- Examine the phrase “With his matted hair thrown in all eight directions”.
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“There cannot be any divided loyalty” Govind Ballabh Pant argued that in order to become loyal citizens people had to stop focusing only on the community and the self: For the success of democracy one must train himself in the art of self-discipline. In democracies, one should care less for himself and more for others. There cannot be any divided loyalty. All loyalties must exclusively be centred around the State. If in a democracy, you create rival loyalties, or you create a system in which any individual or group, instead of suppressing his extravagance, cares nought for larger or other interests, then democracy is doomed. |
- How did G.B Pant encourage citizens to make a unified nation?
- Why did he urge citizens for loyal towards nation?
- How was loyalty considered the base of the social pyramid?
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Read the source given below and answer the questions that follows.
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“There cannot be any divided loyalty” Govind Ballabh Pant argued that in order to become loyal citizens people had to stop focusing only on the community and the self: For the success of democracy one must train himself in the art of self-discipline. In democracies one should care less for himself and more for others. There cannot be any divided loyalty. All loyalties must exclusively be centred round the State. If in a democracy, you create rival loyalties, or you create a system in which any individual or group, instead of suppressing his extravagance, cares nought for larger or other interests, then democracy is doomed. |
- How did G.B Pant encourage citizens to make a unified nation?
- Why did he urge citizens for loyalty towards nation?
- How was loyalty considered as the base of social pyramid?
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Would you agree that the drainage system in Harappan cities indicates town planning? Give reasons for your answer.
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Describe some ofthe distinctive features of Mohenjodaro.
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Discuss the main features of the Mauryan administration. Which of these elements are evident in the Asokan inscriptions that you have studied?
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Discuss whether kings in early states invariably were Kshatriyas.
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Compare and contrast the dharma or norms mentioned in the stories of Drona, Hidimba and Matanga.
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Describe the teachings of Jainism.
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What Explains the Anger of the Deccan Ryots Against the Moneylenders?
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How Did the American Civil War Affect the Lives of Ryots in India?
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Map work
On an outline map of the subcontinent, mark out the areas described in this chapter. Find out whether there were other areas where the Permanent Settlement and the ryotwari system were prevalent and plot these on the map as well.
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Discuss the extent to which Bernier’s account enables historians to reconstruct contemporary rural society.
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Read this excerpt from Bernier :-
Numerous are the instances of handsome pieces of workmanship made by persons destitute of tools, and who can scarcely be said to have received instruction from a master. Sometimes they imitate so perfectly articles of European manufacture that the difference between the original and copy can hardly be discerned. Among other things, the Indians make excellent muskets, and fowlingpieces, and such beautiful gold ornaments that it may be doubted if the exquisite workmanship of those articles can be exceeded by any European goldsmith. I have often admired the beauty, softness, and delicacy of their paintings.
List the crafts mentioned in the passage. Compare these with the descriptions of artisanal activity in the chapter.
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Discuss the evidence that indicates planning and coordination on the part of the rebels.
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What Were the Measures Taken to Ensure Unity Among the Rebels?
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