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

How many forms of marriages were recognised by the Dharmashastras?

Write any two striking features about the location of Vijayanagara empire.

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

How did the British raise money for administering towns in the late nineteenth century?

Explain the main features of the auction in Burdwan.

Who was Cunningham? Mention any one account used by him to locate the early settlements of Harappa civilisation.

What were the similarities and differences between Buddhism and Jainism?

State any two reasons for the decline of the Vijayanagara empire.

Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:
"The nationalist movement in the twentieth century drew its inspiration from the events of 1857. A whole world of nationalist imagination was woven around the Revolt. It was celebrated as the First War of Independence in which all sections of the people of India came together to fight against imperial rule."
'The Revolt of 1857 marked a first nationalist challenge to the English in India.' Explain giving examples the values imbibed and practised by the rebels to set the beginning for it.

Who were Satavahanas? What did they do? Discuss.