MPPSC MAINS 2015 Paper-I

What was the Battle of Haldighati?

Points to Remember: Date: 1576 Location: Haldighati Pass, Rajasthan, India Combatants: Mughal Empire vs. Rajput Confederacy (primarily Mewar) Key Figures: Maharana Pratap (Mewar), Raja Man Singh I (Mughal) Outcome: Tactical Mughal victory, but strategic Rajput defiance. Introduction: The Battle of Haldighati, fought in 1576 CE near the Haldighati pass in Rajasthan, India, was a pivotal … Read more

Who was Kalidasa?

Points to Remember: Kalidasa’s literary contributions. His place in Sanskrit literature. Debates surrounding his historical existence and dating. The impact of his works on Indian culture and beyond. Introduction: Kalidasa is widely regarded as the greatest poet and dramatist in the Sanskrit language. While precise biographical details remain elusive, shrouded in legend and scholarly debate, … Read more

What is Rigveda?

Points to Remember: Origin and Age Content and Structure Significance and Influence Language and Composition Key Deities and Themes Introduction: The Rigveda (ऋग्वेद) is the oldest of the four Vedas, a collection of ancient Sanskrit hymns. Dating back to approximately 1500-1200 BCE, it provides invaluable insight into the religious beliefs, social structures, and daily life … Read more

Describe the Great Bath of Mohenjodaro.

Points to Remember: Location: Mohenjo-daro, Indus Valley Civilization. Purpose: Ritualistic bathing, possibly public hygiene. Construction: Brick-built, sophisticated engineering. Significance: Advanced urban planning, social structure. Introduction: The Great Bath of Mohenjo-daro is a remarkable structure unearthed from the ruins of this ancient Indus Valley Civilization city (circa 2600-1900 BCE). Its discovery provided compelling evidence of the … Read more

Who was Erasmus?

Points to Remember: Key life events and achievements of Erasmus. Erasmus’s impact on the Renaissance and Reformation. Erasmus’s philosophical and theological contributions. His lasting legacy and influence. Introduction: Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam (c. 1466 – 1536) was a prominent humanist scholar, writer, and theologian during the Renaissance. He is considered one of the most important … Read more