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Discuss the various literary sources which inspired Mahatma Gandhi to adopt the idea of Satyagraha.

Mahatma Gandhi’s idea of Satyagraha took inspiration from the following- A Poem of Shamal Bhatt, which he learnt when he was eight year old. Sermon on the Mount (Saying of Jesus) New Testament Bhagavad-Gita Kingdom of God is within you ..

Examine the contribution of Aryabhatta in the field of science and technology in medieval India.

Aryabhatta was the legendary mathematician of the Gupta Era. He wrote Aryabhattiya and later, Arya-Siddhanta. He worked on the approximation for pi to 3.1416. In trigonometry, he concluded for a triangle, the result of a perpendicular with the half-side is ..

"Because of its unique geographical location the Kashmir Valley has been a meeting ground of diverse races and cultures through the centuries". Examine how Kashmir has contributed to India's art and culture.

Kashmir’s geographical location explains its cultural history. On the other hand its isolation brings out its originality of Kashmiri thought. Apart from Abhinavagupta’s works, the following works are also the remarkable contributions made by the people of Kashmir to the ..

Examine the factors that led to development of two genres of Imperial Mughal art and Provincial Mughal art during the medieval India.

Mughal courtiers and the provincial officers were inspired by their overlords and therefore started patronizing the artists trained in the Mughal technique of painting. The artists with inferior merits lost their jobs and sought employment in the provinces. Thus, during ..

Critically discuss the impact of partition on India's popular art, particularly Cinema and Theatre with suitable examples.

The key impact of partition on India’s popular art industry (Cinema and Theatre) can be discussed in the light of cross migration of talent and idea of two (antagonistic) countries that emerged from one country. Cross Migration of Talent The ..

Elaborate the works of Kalidasa in Sanskrit Drama and poetry.

Kalidasa is an immortal poet and playwright of India and a peerless genius whose works became famous worldwide in modern world. Translation of Kalidasa’s works in numerous Indian and Foreign Languages have spread his fame all of the word and ..

"Of all the Vishnu incarnations Krishna is one of the most popular and is portrayed prominently in all dance forms."Discuss.

It is believed that hearing the call of Krishna’s flute, hoard of Gopis went in search of him. Krishna then multiplied himself and danced with each Gopi, as he felt that he owed the Gopis a debt that can never ..

Discuss the essential characteristics of the medieval tradition in Indian painting. Give suitable examples in support of your answer.

The essential characteristics of the medieval tradition are: sharp, acute line without its modelling capacity, and also without the steady flow of the classical period. This line-quickly and sharply drawn-is the main exponent of the ‘medieval’ tradition; sharp, jerky and ..