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MEDIEVAL HISTORY
The Medieval History begins from the middle of 8th Century AD to the start of 18th Century AD. Question’s from Medieval History is limited, unlike Ancient and Modern History. This is evident from the year on year analysis of the previous year Question-paper.
Weightage given since 2011
YEAR | MARKS |
2011 | 1 |
2012 | 1 |
2013 | 2 |
2014 | 2 |
But then you never know, UPSC can spring out surprises. Many aspirants skip this section, but you can smartly Focus on certain topics and leave no stone unturned in your preparation.
How to Read Medieval History?
1. Religious movements
Focus:
Example (2012 Prelims Questions Paper):
With reference to the religious history of medieval India, the Sufi mystics were known to pursue which of the following practices? 1. Meditation and control of breath 2. Severe ascetic exercises in a lonely place 3. Recitation of holy songs to arouse a state of ecstasy in their audienceSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Solution (d) |
2. Ruler’s/Empires (from Delhi Sultanates to Mughals)
(You don’t have to remember the name of the rulers, dates)
What you have to focus on is:
Note: Going by the recent trend, Dates, Places and Kings have lost relevance in the prelims exam
Example (2014 Prelims Questions Paper):
In medieval India, the designations ‘Mahattara’ and ‘Pattakila’ were used for 1. military officers2. village headmen3. specialists in Vedic rituals 4. chiefs of craft guilds Solution (b) |