Previous year questions

"The Advaita doctrine of Shankara cut at the very root of Bhaktivada." Do you agree?

"The changes in the field of art from the Kushana period to early medieval period are mere reflection of changing outlook." Comment.

Evaluate the contents of the Tabaqat-i-Nasiri as a source of medieval history.

Analyze the significance of the Uttaramerur inscriptions of the Chola King Parantaka I.

How did the temples of South India, as financial institutions, have deep impact on the social institutions of early medieval period? Critically examine.

Explain why the majority of the known Harappan settlements are located in the semi-arid areas with saline groundwater.

Delineate the development of the Mughal painting during the reign of Jahangir.

Do you think that the economic measures introduced by the Sultanate rulers were beneficial to the common people as well? Illustrate with examples.

Was it the weakening of the Mughal empire or the rise of regional powers that led to the British conquest of India? Discuss.

Examine the relationship among economic growth, urbanization and State formation from c. 7th century to 3rd century BCE.