Medieval Indian History

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

by

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)

by

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

by

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)

by

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 class 12th History chapter– 6,

by

Bhakti- Sufi Traditions: Changes in Religious Beliefs andDevotional Text(C.eighth to eighteenth century) Question 6. Discuss the major beliefs and practices that characterised Sufism. Major Beliefs and Practices that Characterized Sufism Sufism is a mystical branch of Islam that focuses on spirituality, devotion, and direct personal experience with God. It developed as a response to the … Read more