4.2.1 - Caste and the rural milieu
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What was the primary economic activity in rural India during the Mughal period?
💡 Hint: Think about what most people in villages did.
Define 'Panchayat'.
💡 Hint: Consider how local councils operate today.
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What percentage of India's population lived in villages during the 16th and 17th centuries?
💡 Hint: Remember the statistics discussed in the section.
True or False: Women had unrestricted rights to land ownership in rural India.
💡 Hint: Consider how women are treated in the context.
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How would you analyze the impact of caste on socio-political conversations in modern India compared to historical perspectives in the Mughal era?
💡 Hint: Reflect on both continuity and change in the context.
Debate the effectiveness of the panchayat system in managing conflicts compared to modern governance systems.
💡 Hint: Consider the adaptability and structure of the systems.
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