Modern Historians of Ancient India : A Critical Overview Introduction The study of ancient Indian history has evolved significantly over the centuries. Initially shaped by colonialist perspectives, it later saw … Read More
The Significance of Ancient Indian History Introduction The study of ancient Indian history is pivotal for understanding not only the development of early civilizations but also the roots of modern … Read More
UPSC Interview or Personality Test Syllabus 2024-2025 The candidate will be interviewed by a Board who will have before them a record of his career. He will be asked questions … Read More
UPSC Preliminary Examination Syllabus 2024-2025 The UPSC Prelims Syllabus consists of two compulsory papers, General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II, each carrying 200 marks. These papers include multiple-choice, … Read More
Que. The decline of Harappan civilization was caused by ecological degradation rather than external invasion. Discuss. प्रश्न: हड़प्पा सभ्यता का पतन पारिस्थितिक निम्नीकरण के कारण हुआ न कि बाह्य आक्रमण … Read More
Que. “Archaeology knows of no Aryans; only literature knows of Aryans.” Examine critically. [UPSC CSE-2015] Approach: (1) Explain briefly the given statement. (2) Mention the archaeology sources of Aryans. (3) … Read More
Que. “The copious references to the preservation of the Varnashrama system by the kings eulogized in inscriptions are mere reflection of the Smriti tradition.” Discuss. प्रश्न: “अभिलेखों में प्रशस्तित राजाओं … Read More
Que. “The changes in the field of art from the Kushana period to early medieval period are mere reflection of changing outlook.” Comment. [UPSC CSE-2016] Approach: (1) Introduction: Explain the … Read More
Que. How did the temples of South India, as financial institutions, have a deep impact on the social institutions of the early medieval period? Critically examine. [UPSC CSE-2016] Introduction: The … Read More
Que. Critically evaluate the theory and practice of land revenue system in ancient India. प्रश्न: प्राचीन भारत में भू-राजस्व प्रणाली के सिद्धान्त और व्यवहार का समालोचनात्मक मूल्यांकन कीजिए। Structure (i) … Read More