Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU) 2006 B.A Political Science INDIAN HISTORY AND CULTURE - Question Paper

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2006.
(Examination at the end of 1st Year)
Part II - History.
Paper I - INDIAN HISTORY AND CULTURE

Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks

PART - A (2 x 20 = 40 marks)
ans any 2 of the subsequent.

1. Write an essay on the Social and Economic conditions of the vedic period.

2. Critically examine Asokas place in history.

3. define the achievements of Harsha.

4. What was the contribution of the Kakatiyas to Andhra history ?

PART - B (3 x 15 = 45 marks)
ans any 3 of the subsequent.

5. define the cultural conditions of the Mauryan period.

6. define the career and achievements of Kanishka.

7. provide an account of the Chola administration.

8. Write an essay on the invasions of Muhmmed Ghajani.

9. define the administrative methods of Ala-ud-din-Khilji.

10. Estimate the influence of Islam on Indian culture.

PART C - (3 x five = 15 marks)
ans any 3 of the subsequent.

11. (a) Mahavira. (d) Gautamiputra Satakarni.

(b) Upanishads. (e) Kanchipuram.

(c) Arthasastra. (f) Brihadiswara Temple.

Earning:   Approval pending.