Kinship, Caste and Class Early Societies — History STD 12 Humanities — Question

In what ways was the Buddhist theory of a social contract different from the Brahmanical view of society derived from the Purusha sukta?

List the raw materials required for craft production in the Harappan civilisation and discuss how these might have been obtained.

Who was John Marshall? How did he mark a change in the Indian Archaeology?

Examine the circumstances that led the Deccan ryots to revolt against the moneylenders.

‘‘Gandhiji was as much a social reformer as he was a politician. He believed that in order to be worthy of freedom, Indians had to get rid of social evils such as child marriage and untouchability. Indians of one faith had also to cultivate a genuine tolerance for Indians of another religion hence- his emphasis on Hindu-Muslim harmony.’’In the light of the above statement, highlight the values upheld by Mahatma Gandhi.

Write a note about the burials in Harappan culture.
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Describe briefly what was found in burials at the Harappan sites.

Mention any two features of the Hazara Rama temple in Royal centre.

“The burials in Harappan sites reveal the economic and social differences amongst the people living within a particular culture.” Give two evidences in support of your answer.

What explains the anger of the Deccan ryots against the moneylenders?

Examine the circumstances that led to the passing of ‘Limitation Laws’ by the British in 1859.