1
20 Marksmedium
Do you agree that ecological factors influenced the flow and ebb of the Harappan Civilization? Comment.
Ancient HistoryEnvironment
2
15 Marksmedium
Do you consider that the Upanishadic principles embody the high point of Vedic religious thought? Comment.
Ancient HistoryPhilosophyReligion
3
15 Marksmedium
Analyze the significance of external influences and indigenous development on post-Mauryan art.
Ancient HistoryArt & Culture
4
15 Markshard
Will it be proper to consider the megaliths to represent a single, homogeneous or contemporaneous culture? What kind of material life and cultural system is revealed in the megalithic cultures?
Ancient HistoryArchaeology
5
20 Marksmedium
How would you characterize the nature of Mauryan state on the basis of Kautilya's Arthashastra?
Ancient HistoryPolitical Science
6
15 Marksmedium
How did the Varnashrama Dharma manifest the increasing social complexities in the Gupta and post-Gupta period arising from social and economic developments?
Ancient HistorySocial History
7
20 Marksmedium
The political and economic needs of rulers, combined with economic and status needs of the merchant class, together provided the receptive cultural milieu in which Buddhism flourished." Comment.
Ancient HistoryReligionEconomy
8
15 Marksmedium
Discuss the transformation of Sikh community from a Nirguna Bhakti sect into a politico-military organization.
Medieval HistoryReligionMilitary History
9
15 Marksmedium
Give your assessment of Bahlul Lodi's relation with his nobility.
Medieval HistoryPolitical History
10
20 Marksmedium
Examine the basic features of Mughal tomb architecture with special reference to the Taj Mahal.
Medieval HistoryArt & Culture
11
15 Marksmedium
Discuss the importance of Iqta system. How did it help in centralization of administration of the Delhi Sultanate?
Medieval HistoryAdministration
12
15 Marksmedium
Why is the reign of the Khaljis known as the ‘Khalji Revolution’?
Medieval HistoryPolitical History
13
20 Markshard
The late seventeenth century Mughal India is considered to be a period of Jagirdari crisis. Discuss.
Medieval HistoryEconomyAdministration
14
15 Marksmedium
The Chola rulers were not only mighty conquerors, efficient administrators but also builders of fine temples.” Comment.
Ancient HistoryArt & CulturePolitical History
15
15 Marksmedium
Discuss with relevant illustrations the relations between Akbar and the Rajput states.
Medieval HistoryPolitical History
16
20 Markshard
How far is it justified to consider the states like Bengal, Awadh and Hyderabad as 'successor states' of the Mughal state?
Medieval HistoryPolitical History