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Analyse the reasons for the exploitation of ryots in Maharashtra during 19th century.

The ryots in Maharashtra during 19th century were being exploited by moneylenders. The ryots were unable to pay the loans and had to go more and more in debts to even meet their basic needs. The moneylenders refused to extend dates and charged high interests on loans.


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16 A

Note : The following questions are for the Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu of Q. No. 16 :

(16.1) Mention the place where act of violence led Gandhiji to call off the Non-Cooperation Movement.


(16.2) Name two capital cities of the Mughal Empire.


(16.3) Name any three mature Harappan sites.


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Mention any three Buddhist sites.


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Identify the significant aspects of the Bhakti tradition related with Meera Bai.

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‘‘The introduction of railways in 1853 meant a change in the fortune of the towns.’’ Explain the statement with examples.