The idea of progress gained ground in the writings of :
18th century Enlightenment historians
Medieval church historians saw history as the working out of divine providence towards salvation, not as human progress.
The Enlightenment writers of the eighteenth century, such as Voltaire, Turgot, Gibbon and above all Condorcet, presented history as the steady advance of reason, knowledge and civilisation.
Nineteenth-century nationalist historians focused on the nation's past glory, building on an idea that was already established.
Hence, 18th century Enlightenment historians.
Important Questions from Literary Sources
Padmavat is a form of
On the walls of Hazara Rama Temple, stories from which of the following are depicted?
Kautilya mentions how many types of slaves?
Numismatics, the study of coins explains about -
(A). Economy of times
(B). Coin denominations
(C). Metals in use
(D). Wood industry
(E). Potraits of the rulers
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Sohgaura copper plate inscription records about:
(A). Mathura
(B). Chanhu
(C). Manawasi junction
(D). Store houses of food grains
(E). Copper hoond
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
