Calicut University 2009 B.A History – III : Historiography with Special Reference to Indian Historiography - Question Paper

I. ans any 3 of the subsequent in essay form :
1) Critically examine the nature of Graeco-Roman historiography.
2) What were the salient features of the Mughal historiography ?
3) Evaluate the contributions of the indologists for the development of Indian
historiography.
4) 'Nationalist history was based on passion rather than reason'- Do you agree ?
5) describe History. elaborate the nature and scope of history ?
6) Evaluate the contributions of Leopold Van Ranke to modern historiography.
(3×20=60 Marks)

II. ans any 5 of the subsequent in short essay form :
7) Trace the contributions of Ancient Indian Historical Biographers.
8) What was the nature of medieval Christian historiography ?
9) Evaluate the contributions of the Sabaltern studies.
10) Assess the role of D.D. Kosambi in introducing a definite shift in the method of
historical writing in India.
11) 'Annales School was a departure from political history to economic and social
history'-Substantiate.
12) explain the significance of post modernism in latest historical writing.
13) discuss the nature of Sultanate historiography.
14) Critically evaluate Sangam literature as a source of ancient South Indian history.
15) Write a note on Puranas.
16) Can Rajatharangini be regarded as the 1st historical work produced in India. ?
(5×8=40 Marks)

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