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Discuss the Tandava dance as recorded in the early Indian inscriptions.
Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Discuss.
Evaluate the nature of the Bhakti literature and its contribution to Indian culture.
The Bhakti movement received a remarkable re-orientation with the advent of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Discuss.
Sufis and medieval mystic saints failed to modify either the religious ideas and prac- tices or the outward structure of Hindu/Muslim societies to any appreciable extent. Comment.
Highlight the Central Asian and Greco -Bactrian elements in Gandhara art.
Early Buddhist Stupa-art, while depicting folk motifs and narratives successfully expounds Buddhist ideals. Elucidate.
Gandhara sculpture owed as much to the Romans as to the Greeks. Explain.
Discuss the salient features of the Harappan architecture.
Underline the changes in the field of society and economy from the Rig Vedic to the later Vedic period.
What are the main features of Vedic society and religion? Do you think some of the features are still prevailing in Indian society?
The ancient civilization in Indian sub-continent differed from those of Egypt, Meso- potamia and Greece in that its culture and traditions have been preserved without a breakdown to the present day. Comment.
To what extent has the urban planning and culture of the Indus Valley Civilization provided inputs to the present day urbanization? Discuss.
Indian philosophy and tradition played a significant role in conceiving and shaping the monuments and their art in India. Discuss.
‘The sculptors filled the Chandella artform with resilient vigor and breadth of life.’ Elucidate.
Estimate the contribution of Pallavas of Kanchi for the development of art and litera- ture of South India.
“Though the great Cholas are no more yet their name is still remembered with great pride because of their highest achievements in the domain of art and architecture.” Comment.
What were the major technological changes introduced during the Sultanate peri- od? How did those technological changes influence the Indian society?
Discuss the main contributions of Gupta period and Chola period to Indian heritage and culture.
Pala period is the most significant phase in the history of Buddhism in India. Enu- merate.
How do you justify the view that the level of excellence of Gupta numismatic art is not at all noticeable in later times?
Chola architecture represents a high watermark in the evolution of temple architec- ture. Discuss.
Examine the main aspects of Akbar’s religious syncretism.
Krishnadeva Raya, the King of Vijayanagar, was not only an accomplished scholar himself but was also a great patron of learning and literature. Discuss.
Explain the role of geographical factors towards the development of Ancient India.
Taxila university was one of the oldest universities of the world with which were associated a number of renowned learned personalities of different disciplines. Its strategic location caused its fame to flourish, but unlike Nalanda, it is not considered as a university in the modern sense. Discuss.
Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travellers in the reconstruction of the history of India.
How will you explain that medieval Indian temple sculptures represent the social life of those days?
Discuss the significance of the lion and bull figures in Indian mythology, art and architecture.
The rock-cut architecture represents one of the most important sources of our knowledge of early Indian art and history. Discuss.
Mesolithic rock cut architecture of India not only reflects the cultural life of the times but also a tine aesthetic sense comparable to modern painting. Critically evaluate this comment.
Persian literary sources of medieval India reflect the spirit of the age. Comment.
Though not very useful from the point of view of a connected political history of South India, the Sangam literature portrays the social and economic conditions of its time with remarkable vividness. Comment.
How did the colonial rule affect the tribals in India and what was the tribal response to the colonial oppression?
Why did the armies of the British East India Company - mostly comprising of Indian soldiers-win consistently against the more numerous and better equipped armies of the then Indian rulers ? Give reasons.
Why was there a sudden spurt in famines in colonial India since the mid-eighteenth century ? Give reasons.
Examine how the decline of traditional artisanal industry in colonial India crippled the rural economy.
Examine critically the various facets of economic policies of the British in India from mid-eighteenth century till independence.
What was the difference between Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore in their approach towards education and nationalism?
Throw light on the significance of the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in the present times.
Highlight the differences in the approach of Subhash Chandra Bose and Mahatma Gandhi in the struggle for freedom.
How different would have been the achievement of Indian independence without Mahatma Gandhi? Discuss.
Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, despite having divergent approaches and strategies, had a common goal of amelioration of the downtrodden. Elucidate.
The 1857 Uprising was the culmination the recurrent big and small local rebellions that had occurred in the preceding hundred years of British rule. Elucidate.
Clarify how mid-eighteenth century India was beset with the spectre of a fragment- ed polity.
Explain how the Uprising of 1857 constitutes an important watershed in the evolu- tion of British policies towards colonial India.
In what ways did the naval mutiny prove to be the last nail in the coffin of British colonial aspirations in India?
The third battle of Panipat was fought in 1761. Why were so many empire-shaking battles fought at Panipat?
Mahatma Jotirao Phule’s writings and efforts of social reforms touched issues of almost all subaltern classes. Discuss.
Trace the rise and growth of socio-religious reform movements with special refer- ence to Young Bengal and Brahmo Samaj.
The women’s questions arose in modern India as a part of the 19th century social reform movement. What were the major issues and debates concerning women in that period?
Evaluate the policies of Lord Curzon and their long term implications on the national movement.
In many ways, Lord Dalhousie was the founder of modern India. Elaborate.
It would have been difficult for the Constituent Assembly to complete its historic task of drafting the Constitution for Independent India in just three years but for the experience gained with the Government of India Act, 1935. Discuss.
Why did the ‘Moderates’ fail to carry conviction with the nation about their pro- claimed ideology and political goals by the end of the nineteenth century?
Highlight the importance of the new objectives that got added to the vision of Indi- an independence since twenties of the last century.
Discuss the role of women in the freedom struggle especially during the Gandhian phase.
Several foreigners made India their homeland and participated in various move- ments. Analyze their role in the Indian struggle for freedom.
What were the events that led to the Quit India Movement? Point out its results.
Bring out the constructive programmes of Mahatma Gandhi during Non-Coopera- tion Movement and Civil Disobedience Movement.
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