Kurukshetra University 2008 B.A History of India - Question Paper

BAE/A08

HISTORY OF INDIA FROM THE    EARLIEST TIMES TO 1526 A.D.

Opt. (i)

Time : Three Hours)    [Maximum Marks : 90

Note : (i) Attempt five questions in all. selecting at least one question from cach section.

(ii)    All questions carry 18 marks.

(iii)    Map question carrics 18 marks (12 for map work and 6 for explanatory note).

Visually impaired candidates may attempt any other question in lieu of the map question. In case, they attempt the map question, the explanatory note will cany 18 marks for them.

SECTiON-I

1.    Write an essay on the literary sources of Ancient Indian History.    18

2.    Describe main features of Later Vedic civilization. 18

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3.    Discuss main teachings of Buddhism.    18

SECTION-II

4.    Write a detailed note on Art and Architecture of the Mauryans.    18

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5.    Write an essay on (he Society and Culture of the Sangam age.    18

6.    Write a note on the Achievements of Samudragupta. 18

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7.    Describe main invasions of Muhammad Ghori and enumerate the causes of his success.    18

X. Discuss ihe progress of Agriculture and Industry during (he Sultanate rule.    18

9.    Dcscribc teachings of the Sufi saints.    18

SKCTION-IV

10.    On the outline map of Indio, show extent of Harsha's empire and add explanatory note also.

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On the outline map of India, show ports, trading routes and trade ccnlrcs of Ancicnt India and add explanatory note also.    18

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11.    lA) Attempt any Jive questions very hricfly.

(i) Who is known as 'The Prince of TUvcllcrs ? (it) Who was the Prime Minister of Har&havardhana ?

(iii)    Which river was considered as the holiest in Early Vedic age ?

(iv)    Who authored Arthaistra ?

(v)    Name the book authored by Panini.

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(vi)    Who authored 'Meghdoot* ?

(vii)    Name the capital of Kashi Janapada.

(viii)Who    was the victor in the first battle of Tarrain in 1191 A.D. ?    10

(B) Choose the right answer for any four of the Multiple choice questions :

(i)    Mahmud Ghazni invaded India for the first time in

(a) 1191 A.D.    (b) 1003 A.D.

(c) 1000 A.D.    (d) 1001 A.D.

(ii)    The founder of the Sultanate was

(a) Iltutmish    (b) Changhcz Khan

(c) Qutubuddin Aibak (d) Mohmmad Ghori.

(iii)    The teacher of Kabir was

(a) Ravidas    (b) Chaitanya

(c) Ramanand    (d) Namdcv.

(iv)    Who was the fin>l Muslim woman ruler of India ?

(a) Nurjchan    (b) Chandbibi

(c) Mumtaz    (d) Razia Beghum.

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(b)    Aholc Inscription    2.

(c)    Rajrajeswar Temple    3.

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