Who was Cunningham? Mention any one account used by him to locate the early settlements of Harappa civilization.
Cunningham was the Director-General of the ASI.
He used the accounts left by Chinese Buddhist pilgrims who had visited the subcontinent between the fourth and seventh centuries CE to locate early settlements.
’The most unique features of Mohenjodaro was the planned urban centre. ’ Support the statement with examples.
Explain the features of Islamic religion which contributed to its spread through the sub-continent.
On the given Political Outline Map of India mark and name the following:
(a) kuru
(b) Rajgir
(c) Magadha
(d) Avanti
(e) Ujjain
OR
On the given political Outline Map of India, mark and name the following:
(a) Golconda
(b) Vijayanagara
(c) Mysore
(d) Quilon
(e) Tirunelveli
In what ways have the daily routine and special festivities associated with the Mughal court conveyed a sense of power of the Mughal emperor? Explain.
Bernier’s description of imperial land-ownership influenced western theorists like French Philosopher Montesquieu and German Karl Marx. Justify it with suitable arguments.
Which dynasty did Krishnadeva Raya belong to? Mention any one the expansion and consolidation policies?
“The principle of ahimsa and renunciation emphasized by Jainism has left its mark”. Support the statement with Lord Mahavira’s messages.
How do the modern historians explain the development of Magadha as the most powerful Mahajanpada? Explain.
”The Mahabharata is a good source to study the Kinfolk’s values of ancient times.” Justify this statement with suitable arguments.
