Bangalore University 2006 M.A History of Indian Political Ideas and Institutions in India to 1800 A.D. - Question Paper

I Year M.A. Examination, June 2006
(Non-Semester Scheme)
HISTORY (Paper - II)
History of Indian Political Ideas and Institutions in India to 1800 A.D.

Time : three Hours Max. Marks : 100

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

1. a) Survey the literary sources for the study of Indian Political Ideas and Institutions. 20
OR
b) Examine the impact of Dharma on ancient Indian Politi. 20

2. a) explain the theories related to the origin of kingship in Ancient India. 20
OR
b) Critically examine the Constitutional significance of coronation ceremony.

3. a) discuss the nature of Mughal Politi. 20
OR
b) Examine the features of central government under Vijayanagar.

4. Write short notes on any 6 of the subsequent : 6x5=30
a) Vidhata
b) Divine right theory
c) Ramayana's ideal Politu
d) Kantaka shodana
e) Amatya
f) Kosha
g) Silappadikaram
h) Local self government during Chola's
i) Ulema's
j) Ashtapradhana

5. Comment on any 1 of the subsequent : 1x10=10
a) Shariyat legal regulations
b) Chaut and Sardeshamukh


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