An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara — History STD 12 Humanities — Question

State the significance of Gandhiji’s speech at Banaras Hindu University.

Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:
Dr. Khushdeva Singh describes his work as ''humble efforts I made to discharge my duty as a human being to fellow human beings."
"Love is stronger than hate." How true is this value which was proved at the time of the partition of India? What are the values one needs to instil and nurture to avoid hatred? Explain.

Why did N.G. Ranga urge to interpret minorities in the economic terms in the Constituent Assembly? Explain.

"The mid first millennium BCE is often regarded as a major turning point in world history." Justify.

When and by whom was Hampi declared a World Heritage site?

What were the rules of gotra as given in Brahmanical practice? Give an example to show that these rules were not always followed.

Temples in the Vijayanagara kingdom were a major economic force. Elaborate.

How do you think that the chronicles commissioned by the Mughal Emperors are an important source for studying Mughal history?

‘‘India had a unique system of communication during the fourteenth century.’’ Examine the statement of Ibn Batuta.

‘The message of Guru Nanak Devji was based on divinity’. Mention any two aspects of it.