Kurukshetra University 2008 B.A History Annual 2007-08 - Question Paper

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BAE/A08
History of India from the earliest times to 1526 A.D.
Opt. (i)
Time : three Hours Maximum Marks : 90

Note : (1) Attempt 5 ques. in all, selecting at lowest 1 ques. from every part.
(2) All ques. carries 18 marks (12 for map work and six for explanatory note).
Visually impaired candidates may attempt any other ques.. In case, they attempt
the map question, the explanatory note will carry 18 marks for them.

part - I

1. Write an essay on the literacy sources of Ancient Indian History. (18 Marks)
2. define main features of Later Vedic Civilization. (18 Marks)
3. explain main teachings of Buddhism. (18 Marks)

part II
4. Write a detailed note on Art and Architecture of the Mauryans. (18 Marks)
5. Write an essay on the Society and Culture of the Sangam age. (18 Marks)
6. Write a note on the Achievements of Samudregupta. (18 Marks)

part III
7. define main invasions of Muhammad Gauri and enumerate the causes of his success. (18 Marks)
8. explain the progress of Agriculture and Industry during the Sultanate rule. (18 Marks)
9. define teachings of the Sufi saints. (18 Marks)

part IV
10. On the map of India, show extent of Harsha's empire and add explanatory note also.
(OR)
On the outline map of India, show ports, trading routes and trade centres of Ancient
India and add explanatory note also. (18 Marks)

part V
(Objective kinds Questions)

11. (A) Attemp any 5 ques. very briefly.
(i) Who is known as 'The Prince of Travellers'
(ii) Who was the Prime Minister of Harshvardhana.
(iii) Which river was considered as the holiest in Early Vedic age.
(iv) Who authored Arthasastra.
(v) Name the book authored by Panini.
(vi) Who authored 'Meghdoot'.
(vii) Name the capital of Kashi Janapada.
(viii) Who was the victor in the 1st battle of Tarrain in 1191 A.D. ( 10 Marks)
(B) select the right ans for any 4 of the Multiple option ques. :
(i) Mahmud Ghazni invaded India for the 1st 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) Changhez Khan (c) Qutubuddin Aibak (d) Mohammad Gauri.
(iii) The teacher of Kabir was :
(a) Ravidas (b) Chaitanya (c) Ramanand (d) Namdev.
(iv) Who was the 1st Muslim woman ruler of India :
(a) Nurjehan (b) Chandbibi (c) Mumtaz (d) Razia Beghum ( four Marks)
(C) Make the right pairs of 'Y' with 'Z' :
'Y' 'Z'
(a) Mahabalipuram Temples 1. Gurjar-Pratihar
(b) Ahole Inscription 2. Chola Ruler
(c) Rajrajeswar Temple 3. Pallava Rulers
(d) Nagabhatta - I 4. Pulkeshian -II (4 Marks)

Earning:   Approval pending.