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

What is one of the major themes in Tamil Bhakti hymns?

Explain the language and content of Mahabharata.

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.

What were the similarities and differences between the be-shari‘a and ba-shari'a sufi traditions?

Highlight any four aspects observed by the Abbur Razzak on the fortification of the Vijayanagar Empire.

Why do thousands of devotees visit dargahs of Muslim saints?

The Lingayats disapproved certain practices of the Dharmashashtras. Cite any two such practices.

Explain why the ideal of patriliny was important among the elite families from c. 600 BCE to 600 CE.

Describe the salient features of mahajanapadas.

Summarise the central teachings of Jainism.