Bhavnagar University 2007 B.A History OF INDIA - Question Paper

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2007.
History
HISTORY OF INDIA
(FROM THE BEGINNING TO 1707 A.D.)
Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks
part A — (5 ? eight = 40 marks)
ans any 5 of the subsequent ques..
All ques. carry equal marks.
1. Briefly narrate the geographical features of India.
2. Write a note about the Dravidians.
3. State the original home of the Aryans.
4. Explain the teachings of Gautama Buddha.
5. What were the causes for the downfall of the Gupta Empire?
6. Describe the expeditions of Mohammed of Ghazni.
7. Estimate the achievements of Krishnadeva Raya.
8. Examine the Religious policy of Akbar.
part B — (3 ? 15 = 45 marks)
ans any 3 of the subsequent ques..
All ques. carry equal marks.
9. Explain the salient features of the Indus Valley Civilization.
10. Describe the administrative system of the Mauryas.
11. Why is the age of Guptas called ‘Golden Age’?
12. Estimate the achievements of Alauddhin Khilji.
13. Write an essay on Mughal Art and Architecture.
part C — (1 ? 15 = 15 marks)
ans any 1 of the subsequent ques..
14. Mark on the outline map given the boundary of Asoka’s empire and state his services to Buddhism.
15. Mark on the outline map given the boundary of Harsha’s empire and state the social life during his time.

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