1
15 Marksmedium
Do you agree that archaeological evidence often helps in the better understanding of literary sources ? Comment.
Ancient HistoryArchaeology
2
15 Marksmedium
The development of art and architecture during the Sunga period belies the belief that they were anti-Buddhist. Discuss.
Ancient HistoryArt & Culture
3
20 Marksmedium
Did the mastery over agriculture act as a leverage for the rise of Harappan towns and cities? Discuss.
Ancient HistoryEconomy
4
15 Marksmedium
The flourishing international trade during the Kushana period gave tremendous impetus to the development of art. Discuss.
Ancient HistoryArt & CultureEconomy
5
15 Marksmedium
Examine how the transformation of the Varna system from the Rigvedic to the Later-Vedic period affected the position of women.
Ancient HistorySocial History
6
20 Marksmedium
There are no literary sources for the Harappan culture and no archaeological evidence for the Vedic period. Explain the phenomenon.
Ancient HistoryArchaeology
7
15 Marksmedium
Explain how Ashoka used religion as a tool of political aggrandizement?
Ancient HistoryPolitical Science
8
20 Marksmedium
Do you agree that the system of land grants from the Gupta-Vakataka period was connected with the decentralisation of state in any way?
Ancient HistoryEconomyPolitical Science
9
15 Markseasy
The discovery of monsoons by Hippalus gave a new direction to Indo-Roman trade during the Satavahana period. Comment.
Ancient HistoryEconomy
10
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Discuss how Vijayanagar empire became the cultural capital of the south?
Medieval HistoryArt & Culture
11
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Examine the status of Sanskrit in Mughal India.
Medieval HistoryArt & Culture
12
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Assess the rule of Zainul Abedin in Kashmir.
Medieval HistoryPolitical Science
13
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
The economic measures of Alauddin Khalji were aimed at greater political control. Discuss.
Medieval HistoryEconomyPolitical Science
14
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Examine the European impact on Mughal paintings.
Medieval HistoryArt & Culture
15
20 Markshard
Assess the statement that 'the philosophy of Shankaracharya revolutionised religious thoughts in India'.
Ancient HistoryPhilosophyReligion
16
15 Marksmedium
Delineate the state of agriculture during the Sultanate period.
Medieval HistoryEconomy
17
15 Marksmedium
Sufi and Bhakti thoughts ennobled Indian psyche amidst the vagaries of time. Elucidate.
Medieval HistoryReligionSocial History
18
20 Marksmedium
The emergence of early capitalism in the Mughal period was primarily due to urbanisation and commercialisation. Comment.
Medieval HistoryEconomy
19
15 Marksmedium
Internal strife and conflict beset with personal ambitions was enough of an invitation for the Ghurids to invade India. Discuss.
Medieval HistoryPolitical Science
20
15 Markseasy
The Mughals built like Titans and embellished like jewellers. Comment.
Medieval HistoryArt & Culture
21
15 Markshard
Critically analyse whether the success of the Mughals is to be credited to their robust Jagirdari and Mansabdari system.
Medieval HistoryPolitical Science
22
20 Marksmedium
It was as much the court intrigues as also the defiance of the provincial powers that hastened the decline of the Mughals in the 18th century. Comment.
Medieval HistoryPolitical Science
23
15 Marksmedium
Shivaji was not merely a military conqueror but also was an enlightened ruler. Discuss.
Medieval HistoryPolitical Science