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Do you agree that Mughal capital Shahjahanabad was a planned city? Discuss.

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Introduction Shahjahanabad, the capital city built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the mid-17th century, stands as a significant example of urban planning in pre-modern India. Established in 1639, it later came to be known as Old Delhi. The city was strategically designed to reflect imperial grandeur, religious harmony, and functional urban infrastructure. This essay […]

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Write short notes on any two of the following: Vijayanagara, Port town-Cambay, Industrial cities of the Medieval Deccan, Cities and Cross-cultural perspectives

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Introduction In the context of urban history during medieval India, certain towns and cities stood out for their strategic importance, economic vitality, and cultural richness. This post presents detailed short notes on two prominent examples: Vijayanagara and Port town-Cambay. These towns not only reflected the urbanization trends of their time but also showcased the diversity

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What are the characteristics of Temple Towns in peninsular India? Discuss

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Introduction Temple towns in peninsular India represent a unique form of urbanization that was closely intertwined with religion, culture, economy, and politics. Unlike other cities that evolved primarily as trade centers or administrative capitals, temple towns developed around major religious shrines and became significant urban entities. These towns not only served as centers of pilgrimage

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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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