GS-1 · Salient aspects of Art, Architecture, literature from Ancient to Modern Times
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Krishnadeva Raya, the King of Vijayanagar, was not only an accomplished scholar himself but was also a great patron of learning and literature. Discuss.
What were the major technological changes introduced during the Sultanate period? How did those technological changes influence the Indian society?
The third battle of Panipat was fought in 1761. Why were so many empire-shaking battles fought at Panipat?
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.
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.
The political and administrative reorganization of states and territories has been a continuous ongoing process since the mid-nineteenth century. Discuss with examples.
Given the diversities among tribal communities in India, in which specific contexts should they be considered as a single category?