Bhakti-Sufi Traditions Changes in Religious Beliefs and Devotional Texts — History STD 12 Humanities — Question

Name the main principal deity of Puri (Odisha).

What was Stridhana?
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Women could not claim a share in the paternal estate but allowed to retain her wealth. Explain.

Mention the two sections of the Harappan Settlements and give one main feature of each.

State the inherent problems faced by Al-Biruni in the task of understanding Indian Social and Brahmanical practices. Mention any two sources that provided him with the support.

Why were the Jotedars powerful figure in many areas of rural Bengal at the end of the Eighteenth Century ? Give two reasons.

The Constitution Assembly was expected to express the aspirations of those who had participated in the movement for independence. Democracy, equality and justice were ideals that had become intimately associated with social struggles in India since the nineteenth century.How could the social struggles have the successful ends with their intertwined values of democracy, equality along with social justice? Throw light on the values mentioned in the relevance to the context.

Critically examine ‘the Fifth Report’ of late Eighteenth Century.

Why is James Princep's contribution considered as the historic development in the Indian epigraphy?

How the people of the Mohenjodaro were concerned about their privacy?

What were the impact of Battle of Talikota. Write any two.