Vinayaka Missions University 2012 B.A 1020103 main currents in indian history - Question Paper

COURSE CODE - 1020103

UG DEGREE exam - FEB 2012

BA (HEP)

MAIN CURRENTS IN INDIAN HISTORY

(For candidates admitted from Calendar year 2007 onwards) Time: three Hours. Max.marks:75
PART - A

ans All the Questions: 10 X two =20

1. describe the Epigraphy.

2. What is Veda?

3. Who was the Chairman of 3rd Buddhist council?

4. Who was Brihadratha?

5. Who was the founder of Sunga Dynasty?

6. Who was Varhamihira?

7. Name the writer of Vikramankacharita.

8. discuss 'Dagh System'

9. What do you know about Fathepur Sikri?

10. What was Ashtapradhan?

PART - B

ans All the Questions: 5 X five = 25

11. a. Write a short note on foreign accounts which help to write
Indian History.
(Or)
b. Bring out the teachings of Mahaveera.

12. a. Assess the achievements of Chandragupta Maurya.
(Or)
b. Write a short note on battle of Kalinga.

13. a. Bring out the Southern expeditions of Samudragupta.
(Or)
b. define the religious contribution of Harsha.

14. a. Bring out the market reforms of Alauddin Khilji.
(Or)
b. Write a short note on the 1st battle of Panipat.

15. a. Assess the achievements of Krishna Devaraya.
(Or)
b. Bring out the contribution of Shahjakhan to Art and

Architecture.

PART - C

ans any 2 Questions: 2 X 15 = 30

16. define the salient features of Indus valley civilization.

17. Estimate the character and achievement of Harsha.

18. Examine Muhammad Bin Tughlag's policy and his invasions.

19. Estimate the achievements of Akbar.

20. provide an account of the conquests of Shivaji and his administration.

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