Bhakti-Sufi Traditions Changes in Religious Beliefs and Devotional Texts — 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?

Mention any two processes involved in the task of preparing the critical edition of Mahabharata.

Explain the barriers faced by Al-Biruni in understanding the Indian Subcontinent.

The communal groups have kept the memories of the partition violence alive. Describe the two consequences of the same.

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

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.

Why did the moneylenders and the rich people become victims of anger of mutineers?
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Why did moneylenders and rich people become objects of wrath during the revolt of 1857? Give reasons.

‘‘Magadha became the most powerful Mahajanapada between sixth and fourth centuries BCE.’’ Substantiate the statement.

What do you know about Direct Action Day?

Which dynasty did Krishnadeva Raya belong to? Mentioned any one of his expansion and consolidation policies.