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DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.A. (History) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2011.
HISTORY OF INDIA (FROM BEGINNING TO 1707 A.D.)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

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SECTION A — (5 ? 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following questions.

1.Describe the advantages of Himalayas.

2.Write a short note on Kalinga War.

3.Mention the teachings of Buddha.

4.Analyse the achievements of Harsha.

5.Examine the conquest of Mohamud of Ghazni.

6.Who was Malikkafur? What were his achievements?

7.Write a note on the Battle of Talikotta.

8.Explain the main principles of Din-Illahi.

SECTION B — (3 × 15 = 45 marks)
Answer any THREE of the following questions.

9.Mention sources for the study of ancient History of India.

10.Explain the administration of the Mauryas.

11.Describe the conquest of Alaud din Khilji.

12.What were the achievements of Krishnadevaraya?

13.Bring out the special features of Mughal art and architecture.

SECTION C — (1 × 15 = 15 marks)
Answer any ONE of the following.

14.Mark on the outline map provided the extent of the Mauryan Empire during Ashoka and write a short note on Dharma Mahamatras.

15.Mark on the outline map provided the extent of Vijayanagar empire and write a short note on Ashtdikkajas.