Bangalore University 2008-2nd Year B.A History of (540-1973 A.D)- (-II)- , - Question Paper

II Year B.A. Examination, June 2008
(90-91/98-99 and onwards scheme)
HISTORY (Paper-II)
History of Karnataka (540-1973 A.D)

Time: three Hours Max. Marks: 100

Instructions: 1) ans all ques. as directed.
2) Answers should be written completely either in Kannada or in English.

SECTION-A

ans any one: (10+10=20)

1. Mark on the outline map given the extent of Rastrakuta empire and write a note on Amoghavarsha Nrupatunga.

2. Mark on the outline map given the subsequent places and write their historical importance.

Badami, kalyani, Somnathapura, Sringeri, Hampi, Bidar, Srirangapattana.
Belagaum, Madikeri, Vidhuraswatha.

SECTION-B

ans any two: (2x20=40)

1. Explain the cultural contributions of the Hoysalas.
2. Elucidate Krishnadevaraya as a great empire builder, administrator, patron of literature, art and architecture.
3. Explain the contributions of Mark Cubbon and Bentham Bowring inmaking Mysore a modern State.
4. Narrate briefly the history of freedom-struggle in Karnataka from 1767 ti 1885.


SECTION-C

ans any four:- (4x10=40)

1. Numismatics
2. Pulikeshi II
3. Vikramaditya VI
4. Madhavacharya
5. Mohammad Gawam
6. Hyder Ali
7. Krishnaraja Wodeyar III
8. Sheshadri Iyer
9. Shivapura Dwaja Satyagraha
10. J.V.P Committee.

Earning:   Approval pending.