Question

Q:7 read the passage and answer the questions (10 marks )

In the period between the 16th and 17th century in Europe, especially in France, the idea of an absolute

state was being advocated with the divine right of the King as an absolute power. Hobbes advocated a

different type of absolutism. He agreed with the idea that peace and stability attained only through the

creation of a strong central government, but it with caution. Men had the right to choose a sovereign in

accordance with the will of the majority and obedience to the sovereign was obligatory until the proved

impotent in enforcing peace and defending the state.
i. Do you find in Akbar any trace of an absolute monarch as advocated by Hobbes?

ii. Why should the governed choose their sovereign?

iii. Do you think your sovereign would feel more responsible if he is chosen by the people? Give

reasons for your answer.

iv. Akbarnama was written by _____.​

Answer 1

Answer:

different type of absolutism. He agreed with the idea that peace and stability attained only through the

creation of a strong central government, but it with caution. Men had the right to choose a sovereign in

accordance with the will of the majority and obedience to the sovereign was obligatory until the proved

impotent in enforcing peace