Que. How do the comparative study of languages, archaeological sources and vast corpus of Vedic literature helps to determine the Aryan problem in Indian history. Discuss.

Que. How do the comparative study of languages, archaeological sources and vast corpus of Vedic literature helps to determine the Aryan problem in Indian history. Discuss.  प्रश्न: भारतीय इतिहास में … Read More

Que. How did the early Indian historical tradition, as reflected in ltihasa-purana, emerge? What are the distinctive features of this genre?

Que. How did the early Indian historical tradition, as reflected in ltihasa-purana, emerge? What are the distinctive features of this genre?  प्रश्न: आरम्भिक भारतीय ऐतिहासिक परम्परा, जैसी कि वह इतिहास-पुराण … Read More

Que. There are no literary sources for the Harappan culture and no archaeological evidence for the Vedic period. Explain the phenomenon.

Que. There are no literary sources for the Harappan culture and no archaeological evidence for the Vedic period. Explain the phenomenon.  प्रश्न: हड़प्पा संस्कृति के लिए कोई साहित्यिक स्रोत नहीं … Read More

Que. Do you agree that archaeological evidence often helps in better understanding of literary sources? Comment.

Que. Do you agree that archaeological evidence often helps in better understanding of literary sources? Comment.  प्रश्न: क्या आप इस मत से सहमत हैं कि पुरातात्त्विक साक्ष्य प्रायः साहित्यिक स्रोतों … Read More

Que. How far can the ancient Indian Sruti literature be used as historical sources?

Que. How far can the ancient Indian Sruti literature be used as historical sources?  प्रश्न: प्राचीन भारतीय श्रुति साहित्य का ऐतिहासिक साक्ष्यों के रूप में किस सीमा तक उपयोग किया … Read More

Que. “While using the accounts of foreign writers, historians must distinguish between statements based on hearsay and those grounded in perceptive observations.” Elaborate with examples.

Que. “While using the accounts of foreign writers, historians must distinguish between statements based on hearsay and those grounded in perceptive observations.” Elaborate with examples.  प्रश्न: “विदेशी लेखकों के विवरणों का … Read More

Que. On the basis of contemporary sources assess the nature of banking and usuary in ancient India.

Que. On the basis of contemporary sources assess the nature of banking and usuary in ancient India.  प्रश्न: समकालीन स्रोतों के आधार पर प्राचीन भारत में बैंक व्यवस्था तथा सूद … Read More

Que. Evaluate the ownership of land in ancient India on the basis of literary and epigraphic sources.

Que. Evaluate the ownership of land in ancient India on the basis of literary and epigraphic sources. प्रश्न: प्राचीन भारत में साहित्यिक तथा अभिलेखिक स्रोतों के आधार पर भूमि स्वामित्व … Read More

Que. “The Neolithic Age represents a revolution due to significant changes that took place during this period.” Examine.

Que. “The Neolithic Age represents a revolution due to significant changes that took place during this period.” Examine. प्रश्न: “नवपाषाण युग में हुए महत्त्वपूर्ण परिवर्तनों के कारण यह युग एक … Read More

Que. Foreign accounts as a source of ancient Indian history may have some advantages but also have a few shortcomings. Citing appropriate examples, examine the statement. 

Que. Foreign accounts as a source of ancient Indian history may have some advantages but also have a few shortcomings. Citing appropriate examples, examine the statement.  प्रश्न: प्राचीन भारतीय इतिहास … Read More

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