Medieval Indian History

NCERT Solutions of class 12th chapter– 6, Bhakti- Sufi Traditions: Changes in Religious Beliefs and Devotional Text (C.eighth to eighteenth century)

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Question 7. Examine how and why rulers tried to establish connections with the traditions of the Nayanars and the sufis. Throughout history, rulers in various regions, particularly in India and the broader Islamic world, have sought to align themselves with spiritual and religious traditions to strengthen their political legitimacy, consolidate power, and gain popular support. … 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 9. Discuss the ways in which panchayats and village headmen regulated rural society. Role of Panchayats and Village Headmen in Regulating Rural Society In rural India during the Mughal period, panchayats and village headmen served as the primary governing bodies, playing crucial roles in maintaining social harmony, resolving disputes, and overseeing local administration. These … Read more

NCERT Solutions of class 12th chapter– 6, Bhakti- Sufi Traditions: Changes in Religious Beliefs andDevotional Text(C.eighth to eighteenth century)

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Question.9 Read any five of the sources included in this chapter and discuss the social and religious ideas that are expressed in them. The Bhakti-Sufi tradition, which emerged between the 7th and 17th centuries in the Indian subcontinent, was a significant movement that sought to challenge rigid religious orthodoxy, caste systems, and hierarchical structures. Through … 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 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