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Instruction:
Question #1. Describe the Marxist approach to History writing? Do you believe the Marxist school of historiography contributed to the correction of the inaccuracy in the reconstruction of Indian Histo?
Question #2. Discuss the changing approaches to the study of early Indian History?
(Examiner will pay special attention to the candidate's grasp of his/her material, its relevance to the subject chosen, and to his/ her ability to think constructively and to present his/her ideas concisely, logically and effectively).
Question #1. Describe the Marxist approach to History writing? Do you believe the Marxist school of historiography contributed to the correction of the inaccuracy in the reconstruction of Indian Histo?
Approach
Historiography is defined as "the study of the way history has been and is written – the history of historical writing". The historiography of India refers to the studies, sources, critical methods and interpretations used by scholars to develop a history of India.
The Marxist approach to History writing:
Inaccuracy in the reconstruction of Indian History prior to the Marxist school of historiography:
The Marxist school of historiography contributed to the correction of the inaccuracy in the reconstruction of Indian History:
The 1950s saw the emergence of Marxist historiography, which went on to play an extremely influential role in the construction of the history of ancient and early medieval India.
While making these valuable interventions and contributions, Marxist writings often tended to work with unilinear historical models derived from Western historical and anthropological writings. Texts were sometimes read uncritically, with insufficient attention paid to their problematic chronology and peculiarities of genre. Archaeological data was included, but the basic framework of the historical narrative remained text centric. Initially, the focus on class meant less attention to other bases of social stratification such as caste and gender. Religion and culture were often sidelined or mechanically presented as reflections of socio-economic structures.
To participate in the answer writing program, Register yourself for the test. Copies will be evaluated only for the registered students. Registration will be closed after the scheduled date.
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Note: You have to write your answers on an A4 size sheet leaving margins on both sides based on UPSC pattern. Mention Your Name on 1st page and Page Number on each page. After writing the answer, Click pictures of each page of your answer sheet, merge them all in a single PDF and upload in the Your Answer Copy section of the same question.
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