MHI-10: Urbanisation in India

How did the concept of urban planning change during the Colonial period?

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How did the Concept of Urban Planning Change During the Colonial Period? Introduction Urban planning in India underwent significant transformation during the colonial period (18th to 20th century). British colonial rule introduced Western models of town planning, engineering, and governance, which altered the physical, social, and economic fabric of Indian cities. Unlike the organic development […]

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How did the city layout and courtly culture of Vijayanagara reflect the dominance of Imperial control?

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How did the city layout and courtly culture of Vijayanagara reflect the dominance of Imperial control? Introduction The city of Vijayanagara, capital of the Vijayanagara Empire (1336–1565 CE), is one of the most significant examples of imperial urbanism in pre-modern South India. Located in present-day Hampi (Karnataka), the city served as a political, economic, religious,

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Cities of Delhi Sultanate were primarily garrison towns. Critically examine.

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Cities of Delhi Sultanate were primarily garrison towns. Critically examine. Introduction The Delhi Sultanate (1206–1526 CE) marked a transformative period in Indian urban history. The emergence and growth of cities during this era were heavily influenced by military, administrative, and economic imperatives. A prevailing view among historians is that many cities of the Delhi Sultanate

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Short Notes: i) City States ii) Mohenjodaro: Public Architecture

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Short Notes for MHI-10 – Question 5 i) City States City-states are independent, self-governing urban centres that function both as cities and sovereign political entities. In early Indian history, city-states are believed to have existed especially during the later Vedic period and in the early historic era. They were often characterized by a compact urban

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Do you agree with the ‘theory of deurbanisation’ during post Gupta period in India? Discuss.

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Do you agree with the ‘theory of deurbanisation’ during post Gupta period in India? Discuss. Introduction The post-Gupta period (roughly 6th to 12th century CE) has long been characterized in Indian historiography as an era of deurbanisation. This theory, initially proposed by colonial and early nationalist historians, suggested a decline in urban life following the

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Critically examine the characteristics of early historic urban centres in the Deccan.

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Critically examine the characteristics of early historic urban centres in the Deccan Introduction The Deccan region, stretching from the Vindhyas to the southern peninsula of India, holds significant archaeological and textual evidence of early historic urbanization, particularly from the 3rd century BCE to the 4th century CE. This period marked a transitional phase from tribal

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Discuss the main features of the city of Mohenjodaro.

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Discuss the main features of the city of Mohenjodaro Introduction Mohenjodaro, one of the principal cities of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization (c. 2600–1900 BCE), is a prime example of early urban planning and advanced civic amenities. Discovered in the 1920s, Mohenjodaro’s ruins in present-day Sindh (Pakistan) have fascinated historians, archaeologists, and urban scholars for

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What are the markers of urban centres? Examine with reference to the historiography of urbanism.

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What are the markers of urban centres? Examine with reference to the historiography of urbanism. Introduction The study of urban centres is critical in understanding the evolution of human civilization. Urbanism reflects socio-political structures, economic systems, cultural complexity, and environmental adaptation. Historians and archaeologists alike have explored how urban centres emerge, thrive, and decline. In

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