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Analyze the limitations of Ain-i-Akbari as a source of Akbar’s reign.
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Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that follow:
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This is part of a song attributed to Mirabai: In another verse, she sings: |
- Examine the reason for calling Meera Bai an ascetic figure.
- Analyze Meera Bai’s relation with Mewar.
- How was Mirabai unique among the poet-saints of the Bhakti movement?
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Analyze the importance of Ain-i-Akbari as a source of Akbar’s reign.
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Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:
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Darbar-i Akbari Abu'l Fazl gives a vivid account of Akbar's darbar: Whenever His Majesty (Akbar) holds court (darbar) a large drum is beaten, the sounds of which are accompanied by Divine praise. In this manner, people of all classes receive notice. His Majesty's sons and grandchildren, the grandees of the Court, and all other men who have admittance,' attend to make the kornish, and remain standing in their proper places. Learned men of renown and skillful mechanics pay their respects; and the officers of justice present their reports. His Majesty, with his usual insights, gives orders, and settles everything in a satisfactory manner. During the whole time, skillful gladiators and wrestlers from all countries hold themselves in readiness, and singers, male and female, are in waiting. Clever jugglers and funny tumblers also are anxious to exhibit their dexterity and agility. |
- How were the people informed about the conduct of the court?
- How was the social control exercised in the court?
- How did Akbar dispose of the appeals or cases in the court?
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Which of the following informations are correct about Ain-i-Akbari?
- Written by Abdul Razi in Arabic language.
- Manzil-abadi, concerns the imperial household.
- Sipah-abadi, covers the military and civil administrations.
- Mulk-abadi, deals with the fiscal side of the empire.
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'Kabir is known as one of the saints whose philosophy has greatly influenced the Bhakti Movement.' Justify the statement with suitable points.
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Explain the limitations of epigraphy.
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"Meera Bai was perhaps one of the best known woman poet within the Bhakti Tradition." Substantiate the statement.
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Assertion (A): The book 'Sipah Abadi' was the important book on the military arid civil administration of the Mughals.
Reason (R): Book includes short biographical sketches of imperial officials like Mansabdars, Poets etc.
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'Kabir Das is one of the most outstanding examples of a Poet-saint who has given extensive views on social situation, institution and on ultimate reality.' Explain the statement.
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"Baba Nanak's vision of the sacred word was all inclusive." Explain the statement.
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'Meerabai was a well known poet of North Indian Hindu Tradition.' Explain her philosophy and belief system.
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Critically examine the limitations of the inscriptional evidence in understanding political and economic history of India.
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Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that follow:
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“The British element is gone, but they have left the mischief behind”. Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel said: It is no use saying that we ask for separate electorates, because it is good for us. We have heard it long enough. We have heard it for years, and as a result of this agitation we are now a separate nation … Can you show me one free country where there are separate electorates? If so, I shall be prepared to accept it. But in this unfortunate country if this separate electorate is going to be persisted in, even after the division of the country, woe betide the country; it is not worth living in. Therefore, I say, it is not for my good alone, it is for your own good that I say it, forget the past. One day, we may be united … The British element is gone, but they have left the mischief behind. We do not want to perpetuate that mischief. (Hear, hear). When the British introduced this element, they had not expected that they will have to go so soon. They wanted it for their easy administration. That is all right. But they have left the legacy behind. Are we to get out of it or not? |
- ‘They have left a legacy behind “who is referred as’ They’ in this statement.
- What do you infer from the statement ‘they have left the legacy behind Are we to get out of it or not?
- Identify the ultimate message stressed by Sardar Valla Bhai Patel in his speech.
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Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:
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Abu'l Fazl gives a vivid account of Akbar's darbar: Whenever His Majesty (Akbar) holds court (darbar) a large drum is beaten, the sounds of which are accompanied by Divine praise. In this manner, people of all classes receive notice. His Majesty's sons and grandchildren, the grandees of the Court, and all other men who have admittance,' attend to make the kornish, and remain standing in their proper places. Learned men of renown and skillful mechanics pay their respects; and the officers of justice present their reports. His Majesty, with his usual insights, gives orders, and settles everything in a satisfactory manner. During the whole time, skillful gladiators and wrestlers from all countries hold themselves in readiness, and singers, male and female, are in waiting. Clever jugglers and funny tumblers also are anxious to exhibit their dexterity and agility. |
- How were the people informed about the conduct of the court?
- How was the social control exercised in the court?
- How did Akbar dispose of the appeals or cases in the court?
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Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:
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Darbar-i Akbari Abu'l Fazl gives a vivid account of Akbar's darbar: Whenever His Majesty (Akbar) holds court (darbar) a large drum is beaten, the sounds of which are accompanied by Divine praise. In this manner, people of all classes receive notice. His Majesty's sons and grandchildren, the grandees of the Court, and all other men who have admittance,' attend to make the kornish, and remain standing in their proper places. Learned men of renown and skillful mechanics pay their respects; and the officers of justice present their reports. His Majesty, with his usual insights, gives orders, and settles everything in a satisfactory manner. During the whole time, skillful gladiators and wrestlers from all countries hold themselves in readiness, and singers, male and female, are in waiting. Clever jugglers and funny tumblers also are anxious to exhibit their dexterity and agility. |
- How were the people informed about the conduct of the court?
- How was the social control exercised in the court?
- How did Akbar dispose of the appeals or cases in the court?
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Write a short essay (about 250-300 words) on the following:
Read any five of the sources included in this chapter and discuss the social and religious ideas that are expressed in them.
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What does the symbol of ‘empty seat’ symbolise?
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Which of these was the cause of decline of Harappan civilisation?
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Which of these was not worshipped by the Harappan?
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