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

Why is the sixth century BCE often regarded as a major turning point in the early Indian history?

What languages and scripts were found in Ashokan inscriptions?

Read the following passage and answer the question that follows: 'Arya Samaj, A North Indian Hindu reform organization of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, particularly active in Punjab (tried to bring back Hindus who had converted to some other religion) which sought to revive Vedic learning and combine it with modern education in the sciences'.
Illustrate how the values integrated with the rich Indian literature paved way for the scientific development of modern India.

"Mughal rulers had faith in the divine power of the king". How?

Explain the language and content of Mahabharata.

What do you know about the Audience Hall?

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

What do you know by Masnavis? Write its one objective.

In what ways was the Buddhist theory of a social contract different from the Brahmanical view of society derived from the Purusha sukta?

Highlight the aspects observed by the Domingo Paes on the Mahanavmi Dibba of the Vijaynagara Empire.