M.A-M.A 2nd Sem INDIAN MILITARY SYSTEM(University of Pune, Pune-2013)

                              M.A./M.Sc. (Semester – II) Examination, 2013
                         Defence and Strategic Studies (Compulsory Paper)
                                              INDIAN MILITARY SYSTEM
                                                     (2008 Pattern)

Time : 3 Hours                                                                    Max. Marks : 80

N.B.:

i) All the questions are compulsory.

ii) Figures to the right indicate marks.

 

1. Answer in 500 words : 20

Discuss about the concept of war, laws of war, art of war and military organisation and structure during ancient India.
OR

Explain philosophy, strategies and tactics of warfare during medieval India.

 

2. Answer in 500 words : 20

Write a note on military system of Maratha Army and examine Shivaji as a strategist.

OR

Describe features and characteristics of the British Indian Army.

 

3. Answer in 250 words (any two) : 20

a) Explain perspectives on the military history of India.

b) Discuss characteristics of Turkish wars.

c) Describe the causes of Rajput failures.

d) Write a note on Babur’s generalship.

 

4. Write short notes (any four) : 20

a) Features of Alexander’s Army

b) Kautilya’s state policy

c) Indian National Army

d) British East-India Company

e) The First Anglo Sikh war

f) Features of Rajput period.

 

Earning:  ₹ 7.05/-