September 2025

Discuss the distinctive features of traditional Chinese historiography.

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Introduction Traditional Chinese historiography refers to the method and style of recording history in ancient and imperial China. Unlike Western history-writing, which often focused on wars and heroes, Chinese historiography emphasized moral lessons, dynastic cycles, and the importance of ethical governance. It has a long and rich tradition, dating back over 2,000 years. In this […]

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What do you understand by ‘microhistory’? Describe the historians and their works Related to this tradition of history-writing.

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Introduction Microhistory is a method of historical writing that focuses on a small unit of study, such as a single event, individual, community, or locality, to gain deeper insights into larger historical themes. It emerged in the 1970s in Europe as a reaction against traditional macro-level history that emphasized large structures and generalizations. Microhistory attempts

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Master Index Post for MHI-05: History of Indian Economy (2025–26)

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📘 Master Index: MHI-05 – History of Indian Economy Below is the complete list of all answered questions for the IGNOU assignment MHI-05 (2025–26). Click on each title to read the full answer. Discuss the major approaches to study the economy during colonial period in India. Draw a map of rainfall pattern in the Indian

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Spatial patterns of Modern Commercialisation

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Introduction Commercialisation refers to the process where the economy becomes more focused on trade and markets rather than self-sufficiency. In modern India, this process grew rapidly during the British colonial period. Spatial patterns of modern commercialisation refer to how trade, markets, and production were distributed across different regions. In this post, we explore these patterns

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Write a note on the Deindustrialization of Indian economy during Colonial Period.

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Introduction Deindustrialization refers to the decline of traditional industries and handicrafts in India during British colonial rule. Before British arrival, India had a strong industrial base, including textile production, metalwork, and artisan crafts. However, colonial policies led to the gradual destruction of these industries, resulting in widespread unemployment and poverty. In this post, we will

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Critically analyse the impact of colonial intervention on tribal economies of Indian subcontinent.

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Introduction Before colonial rule, tribal communities in India lived largely self-sufficient lives based on agriculture, hunting, gathering, and shifting cultivation. The British colonial government brought major changes to tribal societies, especially in terms of land rights, forests, and trade. These changes negatively affected tribal economies and ways of life. In this article, we will critically

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Discuss everyday forms of peasant resistance during the medieval period.

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Introduction During the medieval period in India, peasants faced several hardships, including high taxation, forced labor, crop failure, and exploitation by landlords. In response, they resisted in different ways. While large-scale revolts were rare, there were many subtle, everyday forms of resistance. In this post, we will discuss these everyday acts of peasant resistance and

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