Alagappa University 2008 B.A History OF INDIA (FROM THE BEGINNING TO 1707 AD) - Question Paper

part A — (5 ? eight = 40 marks)
ans any 5 of the subsequent ques..

1.Write an account on the sources for the study of ancient Indian History.
2.Give a brief account of the origin and growth of Jainism in India.
3.Sketch the career and achievements of Chandragupta Maurya.
4.Write an account of the achievements of Harsha?
5.Mention the Arab conquest of Sind and point out its effects.
6.Give an account of the importance of the Bhakti movement.
7.Critically examine the religious policy of Aurangzeb.
8.Write an account on the achievements of Shivaji?

part B — (3 ? 15 = 45 marks)
ans any 3 of the subsequent ques..
All ques. carry equal marks.

9.Explain the salient features of Indus valley civilization.
10.‘‘The period of the Guptas is called Golden Age’’ explain this statement.
11.Explain the services rendered by Balban to Delhi Sultanate.
12.Sketch the career and achievements of Akbar, the Great.
13.Describe the contributions made by the Mughals for the growth of art and architecture?

part C — (1 ? 15 = 15 marks)
ans any 1 of the subsequent.

14.Mark on the outline map given the extent of Akbar’s empire and write a note on Fatehpur Sikri.
15.In the outline map given mark the sites of the Indus Valley civilization and write a brief note on them.

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