Economic policies of the British in India
QUES . Examine critically the various facets of economic policies of the British in India from the mid-eighteenth century till independence. UPSC 2014 G S MAINS PAPER…
Why were so many empire-shaking battles fought at Panipat?
QUES . The third battle of Panipat was fought in 1761. Why were so many empire-shaking battles fought at Panipat? UPSC 2014 G S MAINS PAPER 1…
Gandhara sculpture owed as much to the Romans as to the Greeks
QUES . Gandhara sculpture owed as much to the Romans as to the Greeks. Explain. UPSC 2014 G S MAINS PAPER 1 HINTS: The Gandhara School of…
Urban planning and culture in the Indus Valley Civilization
QUES . To what extent has the urban planning and culture in the Indus Valley Civilization provided inputs to the present day urbanization? Discuss. UPSC 2014 G…
Rabindranath Tagore’s Contribution to the Freedom Movement
Rabindranath Tagore, a Bengali poet, philosopher, and polymath, made significant contributions to India’s freedom movement. He was a vocal critic of British colonial rule in India and…
Mauryan art : Chief characteristics
QUES . Describe the chief characteristics of Mauryan art. HINTS: The art of the Mauryan Empire, which existed in ancient India between 321 and 185 BCE, is…
Quit India Movement: Was it a spontaneous movement?
The Quit India Movement of 1942 was a major political movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian National Congress, calling for an immediate end to British…
Factors responsible for the emergence of Gandhiji as an eminent nationalist leader
QUES . Critically analyze the factors responsible for the emergence of Gandhiji as an eminent nationalist leader. HINTS: Emergence of Mahatma Gandhi in Indian politics marked the…
Factors responsible for the formation of Indian National Congress
QUES . Discuss the factors responsible for the formation of the Indian National Congress. What were the British policies towards early nationalists? HINTS: The Indian National Congress…
Chola architecture : a high watermark in the evolution of temple architecture
QUES . Chola architecture represents a high watermark in the evolution of temple architecture. Discuss. UPSC 2013 G S MAINS PAPER 1 HINTS: Under Cholas, the temple…