Introduction
This master post compiles all the answers to the MHI-111: Urbanization in India-2 assignment (January 2025). Each answer is over 600 words, thoroughly researched, and structured with proper headings. Click the links below to read the full response to each question.
Section A
- Why is the study of material or physical aspects of the city alone inadequate in understanding urban history?
- Critically examine various debates pertaining to the rise of towns in the sultanate period.
- Discuss the characteristics of capital cities developed during the 14th–15th century.
- What are the characteristics of Temple Towns in peninsular India? Discuss.
- Write short notes on any two of the following: Vijayanagara, Port town-Cambay
Section B
- Do you agree that Mughal capital Shahjahanabad was a planned city? Discuss.
- Write a note on the relationship between colonialism, Capitalism and urbanisation during early modern India.
- How did the railways alter urban settings?
- In what ways did colonial architecture and city planning reflect British political agenda?
- Write short notes on any two of the following: Cantonment, Bombay as a working class city
Conclusion
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