Colonialism and the Countryside: Exploring Official Archives — History STD 12 Humanities — Question

How did Kushana rulers exemplify themselves with the high status.

Define the term Patriliny and Matriliny.

Why was exogamy considered desirable for the continuity of Patrilineage?

What were the effects of the political decentralization in the towns of eighteenth century?

‘‘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.

Explain the difference between towns of North India and South India, in pre British times.

What did B.B. Lal note about the houses in the second phase of Mahabharata period? Explain.

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

Why did some people think of Partition as a very sudden development?

About which Khanqah do we have much detailed information? Where is it?