Among the following, whose description of ‘degenerated East’ inspired Western theorists to develop the idea of ‘oriental despotism’?

Question

Two statements as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Read them carefully and select the correct option:
Assertion (A): To broaden the Non-Cooperation Movement, Gandhiji had joined hands with the Khilafat Movement.
Reason (R): Gandhiji hoped that coupling Non-Cooperation and Khilafat could collectively bring an end to the Colonial rule.

Answer 1

François Bernier, a French traveler, characterized the Mughal Empire as a 'degenerated East' ruled by a despotic system. His accounts significantly shaped the notion of 'oriental despotism,' a concept employed by Western scholars to underscore perceived disparities between Eastern and Western political structures.

Among the following, whose description of ‘degenerated East’ inspired Western theorists to develop the idea of ‘oriental despotism’?

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The Correct Option is B

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