CBCS BA third sem(Under the dibrugarh University)2020,History C-5(History of India III),Question Paper
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3 SEM TDC HISH (CBCS) C 5
2 0 2 0
( Held in April–May, 2021 )
HISTORY
( Core )
Paper : C–5
[ History of India III (750–1206) ]
Full Marks : 80
Pass Marks : 32
Time : 3 hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks
for the questions
1. (a) Answer the following questions in one
word or one sentence each : 1×8=8
(i) Study of inscriptions is known by
what discipline?
(ii) Which state or region of India was
the centre of attraction in
Kalhana’s Rajatarangini ?
(iii) How many number of clans
constituted the Rajputs?
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( 2 )
(iv) Name the city of India for the
control of which the Palas, the
Pratiharas and the Rashtrakutas
fought.
(v) By what name the land grants
given to the Brahmanas was
known?
(vi) Who is the author of the book,
Urban Decay in India ?
(vii) Which famous temple is also
known as ‘Black Pagoda’ ?
(viii) Who led the Bhakti Movement in
Karnataka known as ‘Dasakuta’ ?
(b) Write short notes on the following (any
three) : 4×3=12
(i) Buddhist literary sources of early
Medieval India
(ii) Mahmud of Ghazni
(iii) Coinage in early Medieval India
(iv) Puranic traditions
(v) Al-Hujwiri
2. Write briefly about the importance of
epigraphic and numismatic sources for the
study of early Medieval India (750–1206).
6+6=12
Or
Who were the Rajputs? Write briefly about the
various Rajput kingdoms which emerged in
Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
4+8=12
3. Write briefly about the Chola administration. 12
Or
Discuss briefly the causes of the Arab
conquest of Sindh. What was the impact of
this conquest? 6+6=12
4. Give an account of the expansion of
agriculture in the early Medieval period. 12
Or
What do you mean by proliferation of castes?
Write briefly about the status of untouchables
in early Medieval India. 6+6=12
5. Give an account of the maritime trade in
early Medieval India. 12
Or
Discuss briefly about the guild formation in
South India. 12
16-21/442 ( Turn Over )
( 4 )
6. Write briefly about the Tantric form of
religious worship in early Medieval India. 12
Or
Who was Al-Beruni? Write briefly about the
importance of his work as a source to study
early Medieval India. 4+8=12
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