June 2025

Discuss the characteristics of capital cities developed during the 14th–15th century.

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Introduction The 14th and 15th centuries in India were marked by political fragmentation and regional assertion following the weakening of the Delhi Sultanate. During this time, numerous capital cities emerged under various regional powers like the Bahmani Sultanate, the Vijayanagara Empire, and provincial governors of the Delhi Sultanate. These capital cities were more than just […]

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Critically examine various debates pertaining to the rise of towns in the sultanate period.

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Introduction The rise of towns during the Sultanate period (13th to 16th century) in India marked a significant transformation in the subcontinent’s urban landscape. It was a period of dynamic change involving political consolidation, economic expansion, and cultural interactions. However, historians continue to debate the causes, nature, and significance of urban development during this time.

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Why is the study of material or physical aspects of the city alone inadequate in understanding urban history?

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Introduction Urban history is a multidisciplinary field that attempts to study cities and urban life through various lenses, including sociology, anthropology, architecture, economics, and political science. One common but limited approach is focusing solely on the material or physical aspects of the city, such as buildings, roads, public spaces, and infrastructure. While these components are

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MHI-110: Urbanisation in India – Assignment Answer Links (2024–25)

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MHI-110: Urbanisation in India – Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA) Course Code: MHI-110 Assignment Code: MHI-110/AST/TMA/2024-25 Total Marks: 100 Note: Attempt any five questions. Attempt at least two questions from each section in about 500 words each. Section A In what ways do historical texts provide varying images of cities? Explain with examples. Agriculture constituted a

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MHI-109: Indian National Movement – Assignment Answer Links 2024-25

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MHI-109: Indian National Movement Course Code: MHI-109Assignment Code: MHI-109/AST/ TMA/2024-25Total Marks: 100 Note: Attempt any five questions. The assignment is divided into two Sections ‘A’ and ‘B’. You have to attempt at least two questions from each section in about 500 words each. All questions carry equal marks. Section A Compare the modernist and non-modernist

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MHI-108: Environmental Histories of the Indian Subcontinent Assignment 2024-25 – All Solved Questions with Answers

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MHI-108: Environmental Histories of the Indian Subcontinent Course Code: MHI-108 Assignment Code: MHI-108/AST/TMA/2024-25 Session: January 2025 Total Marks: 100 Section A Write a note on the Inter-disciplinary character of Environmental History. Examine the significance of Monsoon in the Indian Subcontinent. Critically examine the history of grasslands. What was the nature of forest in precolonial India?

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Short Notes: i) Cities of Delhi ii) Human Wildlife Conflicts iii) Bhopal Gas Tragedy iv) Climate Change

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Short Notes i) Cities of Delhi Delhi, one of the oldest cities in the world, has seen the rise and fall of many dynasties, each leaving behind a unique cityscape. From the ancient city of Indraprastha mentioned in the Mahabharata to the more recent New Delhi developed by the British, the capital has evolved through

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MHI-107: History of Indian Economy – II (c.1700–2000) – Solved Assignment 2024-25

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Master Post – MHI-107: History of Indian Economy – II (c.1700–2000) Course Code: MHI-107 Assignment Code: MHI-107/AST/TMA/2024-25 Total Marks: 100 Programme: M.A. History Session: July 2024 & January 2025 Section A ‘The eighteenth century was a century of universal decline.’ Comment What role did the India merchants play in India’s trading economy during the late

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MHI-106: Evolution of Social Structures in Indian History – Solved Assignment 2024-25

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Master Post – MHI-106: Evolution of Social Structures in Indian History Course Code: MHI-106 Assignment Code: MHI-106/AST/TMA/2024-25 Programme: Master of Arts in History (M.A. History) Total Marks: 100 Session: July 2024 & January 2025 Section A Discuss the role of objectivity and interpretation in writing the history of ancient India Comment on the nature of

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MHI-105: History of Indian Economy – I (Earliest Times to c.1700) – Master Assignment Post (2024–25)

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MHI-105: History of Indian Economy – IFrom Earliest Times to c.1700 This master post includes all assignment solutions for MHI-105 of IGNOU’s MA History programme for the 2024–25 session. Each answer is provided in simple and clear language, ideal for quick comprehension and exam preparation. Below are the links organized by section. Section A Account

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