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Consider the following statements regarding the early traditions of Bhakti and select the correct ones:
- Historians draw on hagiographies of saints for knowing traditions.
- Many beliefs and practices were shaped through 'great' and 'little' Sanskritic Puranic traditions.
- Bhakti tradition was classified into two broad categories Saguna and Nirguna.
- God was worshipped with attributes in the Nirguna bhakti.
Concept: A Mosaic of Religious Beliefs and Practices
Arrange the following dynasties of the Vijayanagara Empire in chronological order:
- Sangama
- Aravidu
- Tuluva
- Saluva
Choose the correct option:
Concept: Rayas, Nayakas and Sultans
Why was Vijayanagar named as Hampi? Select the appropriate option from the following:
Concept: The Discovery of Hampi
Who among the following travellers was from Portugal?
Concept: Vijayanagara - the Capital and Its Environs
Which one of the following countries did 'Afanasi Nikitin' belong to?
Concept: Vijayanagara - the Capital and Its Environs
Which of the following statements regarding Krishnadeva Roy is incorrect?
Concept: Rayas, Nayakas and Sultans
Identify the given image of a temple from the following options:
Concept: The Sacred Centre
Which of the following are correctly matched?
- Cholas is Tamil Nadu
- Hoysala in Warangal
- Sultans of the Deccan
- Gajapati of Orissa
Concept: Rayas, Nayakas and Sultans
Why was Persian ambassador Abdur Razzaq greatly impressed by the fortifications of Vijayanagara empire? Explain.
Concept: Vijayanagara - the Capital and Its Environs
Which of the following crops were considered as jins-i-Kamil?
Concept: Peasants and Agricultural Production
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?
Concept: The Ain-i Akbari of Abu’L Fazl Allami
On the given political outline map of India, a capital of the Mughal Empire is marked as 'A'. Identify it and name it on the line drawn near it.
Concept: Land Revenue System
Match the following:
| List-I (Lands in Mughal Empire) |
List-II (Features) |
| i. Polaj | A. Land always being cultivated |
| ii. Parauti | B. Land fallow for three to four years |
| iii. Chachhar | C. Land fallow a year |
| iv. Banjar | D. Land uncultivated for five years |
Concept: Land Revenue System
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.
Concept: The Ain-i Akbari of Abu’L Fazl Allami
How revenue from the land was the economic mainstay of the Mughal Empire? Explain with examples.
Concept: Land Revenue System
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.
Concept: The Ain-i Akbari of Abu’L Fazl Allami
Answer In 100-150 words
Assess the role played by women of the imperial household in the Mughal Empire.
Concept: The Mughals and Their Empire
"The paintings in the Mughal Chronicles possess special powers to communicate ideas about the power of king and kingdom." Give arguments to support the statement.
Concept: The Painted Image
Examine how the lives of Paharias in the hills of Raj Mahal, were intimately connected to the forests.
Concept: The Hoe and the Plough
Arrange the following in chronological order and select the correct order from the following options:
- Santhal Rebellion
- Riots in Deccan Villages
- Permanent Settlement in Bengal
- First Revenue Settlement in Bombay Deccan
Concept: A Revolt in the Countryside the Bombay Deccan
