This is the answer for the weekly Zoom discussion for History Optional. The question is:
Analyze the policy of expansion of Peshwas in the 18th century. (15 marks)

The question from Ancient India will be covered by Vishal sir next week. Do attend the weekly answer writing Zoom session where we cover two practice question. You can register here to get a zoom link: https://bit.ly/History_LevelUp

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In the bookshop. With the publisher. What a series of books....!!

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History Optional: Weekly Question Discussion
Week 3: 19 May 2024, 8 PM

Hello students, these are the practice questions for Week 3:
1) Alexander’s invasion of India was fated to be famous and far reaching. Discuss. (10 Marks)
2) “Thus ended the famous battle of Buxar, on which depended the fate of India and which was as gallantly disputed as was important in its results.” Comment. [1985, 20m]

For participating in the weekly zoom session, register using the link provided. You will receive zoom link at you registered email ID.
Link for Registration: https://bit.ly/History_LevelUp

I sincerely request you try writing your answer before the Zoom session so that you can extract maximum out of this initiative.

Nikhil Sheth
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A reminder.
Today evening 8PM we will be live to discuss the questions. Register for Zoom link.

Download the first 5 Questions with Model Answers that were discussed in our Weekly Zoom Live Discussions.

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You can download first 5 model answers here: https://t.me/nikhilhistoryoptional/415

History Optional: Weekly Live Question Discussion
Week 4: 26 May 2024, 8 PM

Hello students, these are the practice questions for Week 4:
1) Reflect on the doctrinal similarities and differences between the Upanishads and early Buddhism. (15 Marks)
2) Robert Clive was not a planner but an experimenter who revealed some of the possibilities of creating a British empire in India. Discuss. (10 Marks)

For participating in the weekly zoom session, register using the link provided. You will receive zoom link at you registered email ID.
Link for Registration: https://bit.ly/History_LevelUp

I sincerely request you try writing your answer before the Zoom session so that you can extract maximum out of this initiative.

Nikhil Sheth
#AnswerWritingPractice #SundayLive

https://youtu.be/Jb--qcGe9Y4

Third episode of Behind The Question is out. In this series, we try to decode the mind of the examiner in less than 15 minutes.

In the latest episode, we discuss a PYQ from 2023 World History section on Marxian Socialism. Do watch it. I am sure it will be extremely useful for World History.

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Behind The Question:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXKNhxEsVhFszQVGVxuLwGOp2VHPe_AC_

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Here are the questions for today's discussion. See you at 8PM in Zoom Live.

History Optional: Sunday Live Question Discussion
Week 5: 2 June 2024, 8 PM

Hello students, these are the practice questions for Week 5:
1) To what extent can we blame Ashoka for causing the decline of the Mauryan empire? [15 marks]
2) "The Maratha polity disintegrated through internal stress." Critically examine. [2017, 10m]

For participating in the weekly zoom session, register using the link provided. You will receive zoom link at you registered email ID. Link for Registration: https://bit.ly/History_LevelUp

Try writing your answer before the Zoom session so that you can extract maximum out of this initiative.

Nikhil Sheth
#AnswerWritingPractice #SundayLive

Episode 4 of BTQ being released soon. Was Alberuni right to criticize India? What is the politics behind the question? We will try to answer the question using UPSC PYQ from 2023 Paper I. Stay tuned.

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✨Episode 4 of Behind the Question is out!

https://youtu.be/qyVV9B0xhDs?feature=shared

Watch Nikhil sir and Vishal sir take up and deconstruct a History Optional PYQ, decode the mind of the examiner, and help you understand the proper demand of the questtion.

Super engaging and interesting podcast. Would recommend all to watch it. Must for History Optional students.

Got these three books recently. Although highly academic in nature and mostly focusing on micro topics, there are certain aspects which are very relevant to our syllabus.

We are incorporating the updated content in our upcoming test series and crash course for history optional, designed for 2024 Main exam. Stay tuned for more updates.

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