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  • SALIENT ASPECTS OF ART FORMS FROM ANCIENT TO MODERN TIMES

    • Indian Heritage and Culture
      • Differentiate between Natural and Cultural heritage.
      • The ancient civilization in Indian sub-continent differed from those of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece in that its culture and traditions have been preserved without a breakdown to the present day. Comment.
      • The spirit tolerance and love is not only an interesting feature of Indian society from very early times, but it is also playing an important part at the present. Elaborate.
      • Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Discuss.
      • Indian Philosophy and tradition played a significant role in conceiving and shaping the monuments and their art in India. Discuss.
      • What are the major different styles of unglazed pottery making in India?
      • Explain the role of geographical factors towards the development of Ancient India.
    • Ancient Indian History
    • Indus Valley Civilization
      • Discuss the urban planning and architectural features of the Indus Valley Civilization. How did these features reflect the socio-economic and cultural aspects of the society?
      • Compare the domestic, public, and religious architectural structures of the Harappan Civilization with suitable examples.
      • Examine the role of religion and ritual practices in the Indus Valley Civilization. How do the archaeological findings support your analysis?
      • Write about the chief features of the following: Town planning in Indus Valley Civilization.
      • To what extent has the urban planning and culture of the Indus Valley Civilization provided inputs to the Present day urbanization? Discuss.
      • Discuss the salient features of the Harappan architecture.
    • Vedic Age
      • What are the main features of Vedic society and religion? Do you think some of the features are still prevailing in Indian society?
      • Underline the changes in the field of society and economy from the Rig Vedic to the later Vedic period.
    • Ancient Kingdoms
      • How do you justify the view that the level of excellence of Gupta numismatic art is not at all noticeable in later times?
      • Discuss the main contributions of Gupta period and Chola period to Indian heritage and culture.
      • Estimate the contribution of Pallavas of Kanchi for the development of art and literature of South India.
      • "Though the great Cholas are no more yet their name is still remembered with great pride because of their highest achievements in the domain of art and architecture." Comment.
    • Medieval Kingdoms
      • Write about Chouth and Sardeshmukhi.
      • Write about: Ijara System.
      • The third battle of Panipat was fought in 1761. Why were so many empire-shaking battles fought at Panipat?
      • Clarify how mid-eighteenth century India was beset with the spectre of a fragmented polity.
      • What were the major technological changes introduced during the Sultanate period? How did those technological changes influence the Indian society? (250 words)
      • Examine the main aspects of Akbar's religious syncretism.
  1. PYQs and Practice Questions
  2. UPSC IAS (CSE)
  3. UPSC Mains
  4. ART & CULTURE, ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL HISTORY
  5. SALIENT ASPECTS OF ART FORMS FROM ANCIENT TO MODERN TIMES
  6. Ancient Indian History
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