Kings, Farmers and Towns Early States and Economies — History STD 12 Humanities — Question

Why protests were intense mainly in Punjab against the infamous Rowlatt Act? Mention two reasons.

Who was Rudradaman? What he did?

‘‘Gandhiji was as much a social reformer as he was a politician. He believed that in order to be worthy of freedom, Indians had to get rid of social evils such as child marriage and untouchability. Indians of one faith had also to cultivate a genuine tolerance for Indians of another religion hence- his emphasis on Hindu-Muslim harmony.’’In the light of the above statement, highlight the values upheld by Mahatma Gandhi.

Why were the Europeans during the nineteenth century interested in the Stupas? Give two reasons.

Examine the causes that made Al-Biruni visit India.

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.

Describe the suggestion of language committee of the Constituent Assembly on Hindi.

Who was Gahapati?

List the items of food available to people in Harappan cities. Identify the groups who would have provided these.

Discuss the contribution made by Krishna deva Raya in the field of art and literature.