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NCERT Solutions of class 12th chapter – 8, Peasants, Zamidars and The State: Agrarian Society And The Mughal Empire (c.Sixteenth – Seventeenth Centuries)

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Question 6. To what extent do you think caste was a factor in influencing social and economic relations in agrarian society? Caste was a significant factor in shaping social and economic relations in the agrarian society of Mughal India (16th–17th centuries). The caste system not only influenced the hierarchy of social status but also dictated … Read more

NCERT Solutions of class 12th chapter – 8, Peasants, Zamidars and The State: Agrarian Society And The Mughal Empire (c.Sixteenth – Seventeenth Centuries)

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Question 1. What are the problems in using the Ain as a source for reconstructing agrarian history? How do historians deal with this situation? Using the Ain-i Akbari as a source for reconstructing agrarian history poses several challenges due to its nature, purpose, and limitations. The Ain, written by Abu’l Fazl during the reign of … Read more

NCERT Solutions of class 12th chapter – 8, Peasants, Zamidars and The State: Agrarian Society And The Mughal Empire (c.Sixteenth – Seventeenth Centuries)

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Question 8. Examine the role played by zamindars in Mughal India. The zamindars played a pivotal role in the socio-economic and administrative framework of Mughal India. As intermediaries between the state and the rural populace, they were instrumental in revenue collection, maintaining law and order, and acting as local leaders in their respective areas. Their … Read more

NCERT Solutions of class 12th chapter – 8, Peasants, Zamidars and The State: Agrarian Society And The Mughal Empire (c.Sixteenth – Seventeenth Centuries)

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Question 7. How were the lives of forest dwellers transformed in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries? The lives of forest dwellers in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries were profoundly transformed due to the expanding agrarian economy, increasing state intervention, and growing connections with markets and settled agricultural societies. The Mughal Empire, in particular, sought to … Read more

NCERT Solutions of class 12th chapter –10, Rebels And The Raj :The Revolt Of 1857 And Its Presentation

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Queation 9. Examine any two sources presented in the chapter, choosing one visual and one text, and discuss how these represent the point of view of the victor and the vanquished. To examine the point of view of the victor (the British) and the vanquished (the Indians) during the Revolt of 1857, we can analyze … Read more

NCERT Solutions of class 12th chapter – 9, “Colonialism and The Countryside: Exploring Official Archives ”

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Question 8. How did the American Civil War affect the lives of ryots in India? The American Civil War (1861–1865) significantly impacted the global economy, including the lives of ryots (peasants) in colonial India. The war disrupted the supply of raw cotton from the southern United States to Britain, which was then the world’s largest … Read more

NCERT Solutions of class 12th chapter –10, Rebels And The Raj :The Revolt Of 1857 And Its Presentation

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Question 1. Why did the mutinous sepoys in many places turn to erstwhile rulers to provide leadership to the revolt? The mutinous sepoys in many places turned to erstwhile rulers to provide leadership to the revolt during the 1857 rebellion due to a combination of historical, social, and strategic factors.The sepoys sought legitimacy, organizational strength, … Read more

NCERT Solutions of class 12th chapter –10, Rebels And The Raj :The Revolt Of 1857 And Its Presentation

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Question 6. Why was the revolt particularly widespread in Awadh? What prompted the peasants, taluqdars and zamindars to join the revolt? The Revolt of 1857 was particularly widespread in Awadh (present-day Uttar Pradesh) due to a combination of political, economic, and social factors that deeply affected the lives of peasants, taluqdars (landowners), and zamindars (landlords). … Read more

NCERT Solutions for Class 12 History Chapter 6: Bhakti and Sufi Traditions (C. 8th to 18th Century)

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Question 8. Analyse, with illustrations, why bhakti and sufi thinkers adopted a variety of languages in which to express their opinions. The Bhakti and Sufi movements, which emerged in different regions of South Asia and the Islamic world, were marked by spiritual reform and inclusive religious expression. These movements sought to make religious teachings accessible … Read more

NCERT Solutions of Class 12th Chapter 9: Colonialism and The Countryside – Exploring Official Archives

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Question 9. What are the problems of using official sources in writing about the history of peasants? The problems of using official sources in writing about the history of peasants are multifaceted and must be carefully examined in the context of colonial historiography. Official records, which form the primary archival material for historians, reflect the … Read more