Exam Details
| Subject | Political Structure in India | |
| Paper | ||
| Exam / Course | Master of Arts in History | |
| Department | School of Social Sciences (SOSS) | |
| Organization | indira gandhi national open university | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | June, 2016 | |
| City, State | new delhi, |
Question Paper
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IMHI-041
MASTER OF ARTS (HISTORY) Term-End Examination June, 2016
o MHI-04 POLITICAL STRUCTURES IN INDIA
Time :3 Jwurs Maximum Marks: 100
Note: Answer any five questions in about 500 words each. Attempt at least two questions of each section. All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION
1. Explain the transition from Pre-State to state in early historic North India.
2. Critically examine the nature of political processes in 'Peninsular India between 6th -8th century AD.
3. Discuss the various interpretations of the nature of Mughal State.
4. What were the instruments of control and legitimation used by the Colonial State to Safeguard the Colonial rule
5. Explain the nature of the Vijaynagar State.
SECTION
6. Describe the administrative system of the Cholas.
7. Write a note on the central administration under the Delhi Sultanate.
8. Explain the colonial state's policy about natural and human resources.
9. Describe the administrative system of the Mauryas.
10. Write short notes of about 250 words each on any two of the following: 10+10=20
Independent Sultanate of Malwa in the 14th century.
Barani's ideas on statecraft
Charter Act of 1813
The Palas
IMHI-041
MASTER OF ARTS (HISTORY) Term-End Examination June, 2016
o MHI-04 POLITICAL STRUCTURES IN INDIA
Time :3 Jwurs Maximum Marks: 100
Note: Answer any five questions in about 500 words each. Attempt at least two questions of each section. All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION
1. Explain the transition from Pre-State to state in early historic North India.
2. Critically examine the nature of political processes in 'Peninsular India between 6th -8th century AD.
3. Discuss the various interpretations of the nature of Mughal State.
4. What were the instruments of control and legitimation used by the Colonial State to Safeguard the Colonial rule
5. Explain the nature of the Vijaynagar State.
SECTION
6. Describe the administrative system of the Cholas.
7. Write a note on the central administration under the Delhi Sultanate.
8. Explain the colonial state's policy about natural and human resources.
9. Describe the administrative system of the Mauryas.
10. Write short notes of about 250 words each on any two of the following: 10+10=20
Independent Sultanate of Malwa in the 14th century.
Barani's ideas on statecraft
Charter Act of 1813
The Palas
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