Madurai Kamraj University (MKU) 2007 B.A History OF TAMILNADU (FROM THE BEGINNING TO 1947 A.D.) - Question Paper

Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks
part A — (5* eight = 40 marks)
ans any 5 of the subsequent.
All ques. carry equal marks.

1. The Kalabhras period is the ‘Dark Age’ in the History of Tamilnadu – explain.
2. Estimate the contribution of Cholas for art and architecture.
3. What were the causes of the Failure of French in the Carnatic wars?
4. Explain the series of incidents that led to the Vellore Mutiny.
5. Sketch the growth of local self government in Tamilnadu.
6. Describe the role of ‘Subramaniya Bharathi’ in the freedom movement.
7. Explain the significance of Ryotwari settlement.
8. Assess the achievements of Rajaji in Tamilnadu politics.

part B — (4 *15 = 60 marks)
ans any 4 of the subsequent.
All ques. carry equal marks.

9. Describe the socio-economic condition of the Sangam Age.
10. Estimate the rule of Minakshi and discuss how she was responsible for the decline of Nayakship in Madurai.
11. Explain the causes and outcomes of the South ‘Indian Rebellion’.
12. Discuss the relationship ranging from the Portuguese and the Nayaks of Tanjore.
13. Examine the features of Western Education and its impacts in Tamilnadu.
14. Explain the role played by Tamilnadu in the freedom struggle.
15. Write an essay on the growth of Tamil literature in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

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