University of Mumbai 2007 B.A History-III(il-07) - Question Paper

History-III(April-07)

Con/54-07.

[ Tbtal Marks : 100

N.B. : (1) Attempt any five questions.

(2) All questions carry equal marks.

1.    Bring out the importance of archaeological sources for the study of ancient Indian history.

2.    Give an account of the economic and artistic achievements of the Indus Valley people.

3.    Discuss the religion, philosophy and the system of education during the Vedic age.

4.    Account for the rise, spread and decline of Jainism in India.

5.    Trace the Persian invasion of India and point out its impact on India.

6.    Make an estimate of Chandragupta Maurya as the founder of the Mauryan lilitpire.

7.    Why the Gupta ace is known as the 'Golden Age of Ancient India' ?

8.    Assess the circumstances that led to the accession of Harshavardhaaa.

9.    Examine the importance of Gurjara-Pratiharas in the history of North India.

10.    Write short notes on any two of the following :

(a)    Literary Sources

(b)    Shunga Dynasty

(c)    Downfall of the Guptas

(d)    Contribution of the Rastrakutas to the history of ancient India.

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