Economy and Society in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries-English and French Companies [IAS (Admin.) Mains History]: Questions 1 - 3 of 3

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Question 1

Appeared in Year: 2017

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Answer the following question in about 150 words each: (10 × 5 = 50 Marks)

The religion of the Sikhs was the main force of their unity. Comment.

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Religion of the Sikhs and the Main Force of Their Unity

  • Sikhism was established by Guru Nanak, it preaches the existence of only one God and teachers universally acceptable ideas of honesty, compassion humbleness, biasness, social commitment, and tolerance.
  • Sikhism also talks about unity among their members but this unity among Sikhism was not the on…

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Question 2

Appeared in Year: 2023

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Analyze the rise of the Sikhs under Ranjit Singh. (Paper 1)

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The rise of the Sikhs under Ranjit Singh was a remarkable event in Indian history.

  • Ranjit Singh was born in 1780 into a Sikh family in Punjab.
  • He was a gifted military leader and strategist, and he quickly rose to prominence during a period of political instability in Punjab.
  • In 1799, Ranjit Singh captured Lahore, the capital of Punjab.
  • He then began t…

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Question 3

Appeared in Year: 2023

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The historical significance of tribal and peasant uprisings in India ‘lies in that they established strong and valuable traditions of resistance to British rule’ . Discuss. (Paper 2)

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The tribal and peasant uprisings in India during the British colonial period were a significant part of the history of Indian independence.

These uprisings were often localized and small-scale, but they played an important role in challenging British rule and inspiring later generations of freedom fighters.

One of the most significant tribal uprising…

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