Rajendra Mohwiya Sir Que. “Doubtless it was not a free state; it was at any rate a state.” (K.A.N. Sastri). Reflect upon the nature of local self government institutions in the Chola country. … Read More
Que. The concept of Shramanic religions, with particular reference to Buddhism, had their roots in Upanishadic ideas. Discuss. [UPSC CSE-2018] Approach: (1) Define Shramanic religions. (2) Mention the similarities between … Read More
Que. Do you agree with the popular view that Mauryas established a unitary and highly centralized if not monolithic state system? प्रश्न: क्या आप इस लोक-प्रचलित मत से सहमत हैं … Read More
Que. Give an account of gana-sanghas (non-monarchical state systems)? Why did they decline? [UPSC CSE-2018] Approach: (1) Explain the formation of the gana-sanghas. (2) Mention the sources and the features … Read More
Que. “Archaeological evidence does not give direct access to the possible social and political dimensions of the decline of the Harappan civilization.” What it does indicate very clearly is that … Read More
Que. The discovery of monsoons by Hippalus gave a new direction to Indo-Roman trade during the Satavahana period. Comment. [UPSC CSE-2019] Introduction: The discovery of monsoon winds by Hippalus in … Read More
Que. Do you agree that the system of land grants from the Gupta-Vakataka period was connected with the decentralisation of state in any way? क्या आप इस से सहमत हैं … Read More
Que. Explain how Ashoka used religion as a tool of political aggrandizement? प्रश्न: व्याख्या कीजिए कि अशोक ने किस प्रकार धर्म का प्रयोग राजनीतिक अभ्युदय के उपकरण के रूप में … Read More
Que. Examine how the transformation of the Varna system from the Rigvedic to the Later-Vedic period affected the position of women. प्रश्न: परीक्षण कीजिए कि ऋग्वैदिक से उत्तर-वैदिक काल तक … Read More
Que. The flourishing international trade during the Kushana period gave tremendous impetus to the development of art. Discuss. [UPSC CSE-2019] Approach: (1) Explain the background of the development of trade … Read More