M.A. (Semester II) (CBCS) Examination Mar/Apr-2018
A.I.H.C. A.
HISTORY OF ANCIENT INDIA (650 AD to 1200 AD)
Time 2½ Hours Max. Marks: 70
Instructions: All questions are compulsory.
Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1 Select appropriate word. 14
Sangam literature is in
Kannada Telugu
Tamil Marathi
wrote the descriptive history of Yashovarman of Kanoj.
Muktipind Gandvaha
Tod Harishen
assumed the title Vatapikanda.
Mahendravarman Narsinhvarman
Nandivarman Govind
main strength of Chola Military.
Navy Cavalry
Infantry None of these
donate village grant to Nalanda University.
Nakkiran Amoghavarsha
Prangupta Dharmpal
In 6th to 8th century A.D. 'Shreshti' term was related to
Regional Power Goldsmith community
Administration Guild trading
Chalukya King was the follower of the
Mahayan Hinayan
Shaivism Shaktism
Q.2 Write short answers. (Any four out of five) 14
Pal king Mahipal
Alavar Sect
Gang Dynasty
Yashovarman of Kannoj
Pratihar dynasty
Q.3 Write short notes. (Any two of three) 14
Write the importance of Sangam literature in detail.
Explain the Chola's village administration.
Discuss the Maritime trading system in ancient India.
Q.4 Write answer any one of the following. 14
Describe the political cultural contribution of Yadava Dynasty.
OR
Write a critical note on religious condition in 7th -8th century CE.
Q.5 Evaluate the ancient Indian Feudalism. 14