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Reverence for Our Revealed Scriptures Hindus believe in the divinity of the Vedas, the world’s most ancient scripture, and venerate the Agamas as equally revealed. These primordial hymns are God’s word and the bedrock of Sanatana Dharma, the eternal religion which has neither beginning nor end. All-Pervasive Divinity Hindus believe in a one, all-pervasive Supreme … Read more DMPQ: What are 9 Basic Hindu Beliefs?

K Gokhale was instrumental Indian in bringing about Morley-Minto Reforms, which marked the beginning of constitutional reforms in India. He was an advocate of liberalism, reason free of passion and the importance of education in enriching minds. Gokhale’s idea of free and compulsory education was proposed through his Elementary Education Bill in 1910, and this … Read more DMPQ- Gopal Krishna Gokhale was the pioneer of Indian National Movement. He was the political guru of M K Gandhi. Elaborate upon the contribution of Gopal Krishna Gokhale.

The era of advent of EIC coincided with the era of Modernisation.  This modern period brought some changes in our social, religious milieu. The movements tried to brought modern elements and tried to give new shape to our social structure. The features of social reform movement are as follows: These movements were characterised by rationalism … Read more DMPQ: Social reform movements played their role in making of modern India. Discuss the features of Social reform movement.

. The Gandhi-Irwin pact was criticised by radical nationalists, for Gandhiji was unable to  obtain from the Viceroy a commitment to political independence for Indians; he could obtain merely an  assurance of talks towards that possible end. It was organised even as many Congress leaders opposed  the Gandhi-Irwin pact, for the government had not accepted … Read more DMPQ- Discuss the significance of Karachi session of congress in India’s freedom struggle.

  S.no. HM CM 1. Outcome of assimilation of original Indain Music and Persian music Original Traditional Indian Music 2. Popular in North India Popular in south India 3. More of instrumental type More of vocal type 5. Attached great significance to emotional elements. Attached great significance to devotional elements. 6. Performers are generally solo. … Read more DMPQ: Differentiate between  Hindustani and Carnatic Music. ( art)

Foreign travelers India has always been the dream destination for people who want to explore one of the earliest civilizations in the world. Since time immemorial, India has received a number of keen travelers who came here and fell in love with its traditions and colors. Hiuen Tsang from China (629-645) One of the earliest … Read more DMPQ: Write a note on the foreign travelers to ancient and medieval India.

( Intro)   Negatives: Narrow social base, need of the vast masses and peasantry was ignored. Sometimes exaggeration in glorification of ancient past. It became the cause of giving communal colour to the history by neglecting the Medieval history. Other aspect of culture like art, architecture, language etc. got less relevance as compared to the … Read more DMPQ: Socio-reforms movement had negative externalities too. Comment.( History)

Dissatisfaction amongst Afghan nobles who supported Jalal- ud- Din. These nobles were brutally massacred by Imbrahim Lodi. Failure of administrative systems and blocking of trade routes which resulted in complete degeneration of the empires economy. Danger and threats posed by Rajput kings on Lodi armies. Bad economic conditions and fast draining treasuries due to continuous … Read more DMPQ- What were the causes for the Decline of Lodi Dynasty?

. The literal meaning of Kalamkari is a painting done by kalam (pen). This art got enriched as it came down from one generation to another. These paintings are made in Andhra Pradesh. It is hand painted as well as block printing with vegetable dyes applied on cloth. Vegetable dyes are used for colour in … Read more DMPQ- Discuss the important features of Kalamkari painting.

Anglo-French were two major contenders of power during 18th century. Both nation tried to achieve supremacy over other. The major effect of Anglo-french rivalry were: Three Carnatic war were fought. Subsidiary alliance at nascent stage was started. Respective power started to make alliance with Indians prominent forces at that time. Introduction of modern warfare. Dispute … Read more DMPQ: What was the effect of anglo-french rivalry on India in 18th century?