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 December, 2015
City, State new delhi,


Question Paper

1. Explain the process of transition from territorial states to empire in the age of the Buddha.

2. Describe the basic features of sovereignty in the princely states in colonial India.

3. Analyse the chief features of Vijaynagar State.

4. Discuss the process of the emergence of 18th century politics. What were their chief characteristics

5. Write short notes in about 250 words each on the following:

Satavahanas

Political processes in Peninsular India between 6th -8th centuries AD

6. Give an account of the Law and Judicial system in ancient India.

7. How did the Orientalists and Evangelicals perceive the Indian socio-political system?

8. Explain the nature of land revenue administration under the Delhi Sultanate.

9. Critically examine the various interpretations regarding the nature ofMughal State.

10. Write short notes on any two of the following in about 250 words each:

Brahmadeya and Nagaram

Rise of Mahmud Gawan to Power

Mughal administration in Bengal in the 18th century

Macaulay Minute


Departments

  • Centre for Corporate Education, Training & Consultancy (CCETC)
  • Centre for Corporate Education, Training & Consultancy (CCETC)
  • National Centre for Disability Studies (NCDS)
  • School of Agriculture (SOA)
  • School of Computer and Information Sciences (SOCIS)
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  • School of Education (SOE)
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  • School of Performing Arts and Visual Arts(SOPVA)
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Subjects

  • Ancient and Medieval Societies
  • Evolution of Social Structures in India Through the Ages
  • Historiography
  • History of Ecology and Environment: India
  • History of Indian Economy
  • Modern World
  • Political Structure in India