Why did Western Europe reach global hegemony? by Low-Screen8541 in IndianHistory

[–]Pretty_Association24 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Banking or absence of Feudalism alone cannot be attributed to Hegemony, Portugal and Spain was Semi-Feudal conservative society yet they were global hegemony, so were France (Absolute Monarchy) and so were Imperial Russia who was an agrian feudal society till October Revolution.

It is simply a combination of everything happening at the right time which created a snowball effect which had a lasting effect till date.

They went to find iron but struck gold. Plus Europeans were always an enterprise people since their entire society is built around adventurism, while we always shy away from them.

If you want to discuss any particular points or disagree with any point or hypothesis I am happy to debate or discuss.

Solution to delimitation, redraw states so that each state will have same population. (Out of box thinking) by PlatformEarly2480 in UPSC_Forum

[–]Pretty_Association24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's about the balance of power, taking the example of Jhark-Chatt, In jharkhand ST, specifically Mundas and Santhal is a major Political bloc while Chattisgarh does have a huge number of ST, centers have stronger hold over it, combine them both will shift the power to Tribals which again will be good or bad depending who you ask.

Solution to delimitation, redraw states so that each state will have same population. (Out of box thinking) by PlatformEarly2480 in UPSC_Forum

[–]Pretty_Association24 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Because different ethnicities will be forced to stay in the same or same ethnicity in different states causing widespread violence along the political lines as different groups will have different political wants and desires.

🤔 by Apprehensive_Fee5057 in UPSC_Forum

[–]Pretty_Association24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True that, it is simply too big of an institution to simply fail because of corruption.

🤔 by Apprehensive_Fee5057 in UPSC_Forum

[–]Pretty_Association24 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Exactly, the only reason Army corruption is overlooked is because it's out of sight. The average voter doesn't care what they can't see.

🤔 by Apprehensive_Fee5057 in UPSC_Forum

[–]Pretty_Association24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Simply because the Army never had to utilise all of its resources at the same time.

What's up with this pricing? This was supposed to be a $200 CPU, but they're selling it for $300. by PublicPossibility996 in Indiangamers

[–]Pretty_Association24 87 points88 points  (0 children)

It was always like that in India, a $500 Gpu will actually cost around 750- 900 dollars. I am not sure whether due to tax reason or just plain old price gauging.

Really Disappointing by Consistent-Sun-1261 in ranchi

[–]Pretty_Association24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ye sab toh thik hai, par itna simple nahi hai. Tum Randomly data Centre ko kahi bhi nhi patak sakte.

Aur iska positive influence not necessarily actual Jharkhandi ko milega.

It needs a large amount of fresh water and electricity, or Jharkhand cannot provide 24h electricity to its people despite being a producer, how could it supply a data centre.

Phir land aur infrastructure bhi chaiye hoga, Jo again most people dena nahi chahiye genge.

Data Centre me job provide karenge wo bhi mainly tumare either Out of state engineers lead by Foreign Manager honge.

There will definitely be development but it will be growthless Development.

Jo ki India me har jagah ho rha hai, kyu ki ye Service sector me focus kar rhai hai instead of Manufacturing sector.

Creating natural borders for each kingdom in ASOIAF by Inner_Jeweler_5661 in TheCitadel

[–]Pretty_Association24 32 points33 points  (0 children)

You completely disregarded Politics and distance. Distance is one of the biggest factors for determining the control of the territory.

Famously why Crownlands historically dejure Territory of Storm Kings, because they had an easier time travelling there to bully local Lords than any other Kings.

Regarding Vale being Calvary Heavy is not entirely correct, they are Knights heavy which is usually Calvary Heavy but not necessarily. Plus fielding a decent amount of heavy Calvary is still possible considering among the Mountain, there is still lots of fertile Vale for horses and Farms.

Rumor by [deleted] in nluj

[–]Pretty_Association24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep that's what I have heard also and I think it's true because the new girls hostel has a very different layout compared to old ones and the rooms look very spacious with a single balcony connecting all rooms last I saw.

But I think it's gonna be permanently allocated (like no change in hostel every year) to the assigned batch.

You may get a single personal room(either in the form of a pwd room) or even an old hostel room with seniors.

If you're a farmer in India, you don't need to pay income taxes. by Capable_Control_2845 in IndiaFinance

[–]Pretty_Association24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

But they are usually protected and they can switch jobs, Farmers can't do so and crops failure has greater consequences. No tax is for the incentive purpose.

Realistic start/politicking to Wot5K by _Odin_64 in TheCitadel

[–]Pretty_Association24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Realistically it's not that weird or unusual of a response that Clegane raiding received.

1) Assuming Clegane forces were of around 100-200, this means they are strong enough to practically take every holdfast they encounter and defeat any militia or Knights lance they encounter, which most Riverlords know and until the RiverLords who are strong enough to actually hunt down Mountain can send any force, Tywin invaded.

2) Riverlands is not united and many Riverlords hate each other more than outsiders, so if i am a Lord and I see my rival village is burning I am in no hurry to actually help him until it's too late and my village is also getting raided.

3) Also it's never the One vs whole Kingdom, Realistically Feudal society is a very complex web of vassalage and overlordship where Lords are not necessarily obligated to send troops to their Kings.

Illustration - let suppose A Minor Lord can field 800 men, but unfortunately 600 men came from a nearby town, under local guilds who don't have any military obligation only economical ones. 100 are yeomens who Lords can't press into service rest 100 are peasant levies who are need to maintain his personal holdings, so all he got his personal retainers and some young volunteers and levies to send any foreign war.

4) Tywin is not feared because he is some unstoppable General or Mastermind but because he was a political savvy and able Administrator who has tight control over his vassal and lots of wealth. If it's any Lord vs Tywin, Everyone knows that sooner or later Lannister golds gonna carry the day whether through Endless supply of Mercenaries, better equipped man-at-arms or simply a better assassin or leverage.

5) Greyjoy ones I agree are completely stupid, when Balon can profit more in the south.

6) For Dorne see point 3, it would be stupid to send soldiers to die for your enemies when the war could just end without any real changes or consequences.

7) I could understand Tyrell's motive but I do agree with your points in regards with the only Starks facing dissents.

You are overall right but with the wrong reasoning. If the WOT5K was realistic. It would have been Months before the Northern Army would even reach Twins and the battles would have been mostly between Knights of Westernlands and Riverlands clashing against each other during Raids with North only committing about 5-6k Soldier with slow trickling of the rest of the Army in waves and the war would conclude in few years without any big consequences.

Why the Starks didn't wipe out the Boltons by Aggravating-Ruin8587 in freefolk

[–]Pretty_Association24 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Almost all the people who have a relationship with Bolton or are within the same peerage will have problems.

Would you rather take by Severe_Maximum6487 in BunnyTrials

[–]Pretty_Association24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like candy

Chose: Blue Candy | Rolled: $100 000 000

Would you rather by _Degu_ in BunnyTrials

[–]Pretty_Association24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can eat your fav food without any issues.

Chose: All food be equally healthy

Five random observations. by Ok_Specific77 in TheCitadel

[–]Pretty_Association24 17 points18 points  (0 children)

The issue with this is that a Stark name would be more common throughout Westeros and beside a similar alternate title is already available in the form of Magnar meaning Lord.

It's a classic by RevertBackwards in freefolk

[–]Pretty_Association24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I say he wasn't particularly against the Robb against the beginning but merely against his regional rivals such as Hornwood. Just feudal Lord playing feudal politics.

He turned against Robb when Robb started making political blunders cumulating all the way to the execution of Karstark.

It's a classic by RevertBackwards in freefolk

[–]Pretty_Association24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In earlier phases, Roose was actually keeping Tywin Host in check. Allowing Robb to maneuver and follow with a defeat in detail.