Bangalore University 2005 M.A History Cultural of India to 1850 A.D. - Question Paper

M.A. (Previous) Examination, May/June 2005
(Non-Semester Scheme)
HISTORY (Paper-I)
Cultural History of India to 1850 A.D.

Time : three Hours Max. Marks : 100

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

1. a) discuss the importance of literary sources for the study of cultural history of India. 20
OR
b) Critically examine the causes for the decline of Harappan culture.

2. a) 'Indian caste system is an half shoot of the vedic varna system'. explain. 20
OR
b) discuss the contributions of the Guptas to Indian culture.

3. a) Examine the development of architacture and paintings during the Mughal period. 20
OR
b) discuss the impact of English education on Indian Culture.

4. Write short notes on any 6 of the subsequent : 6x5=30
a) 'Mound of the dead'
b) 'Neoga system'
c) 'Upanayana'
d) Jaina holy books
e) Dharma maha matras.
f) Ghandara school of art
g) Sangam literature.
h) Uttaramerur inscription
i) Vachana Sahitya.
j) Ram Mohan Roy.

5. Comment on any 1 of the subsequent : 1x10=10
a) Alwans and Nayanars.
b) Sati system

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