M.A. (Semester IV) (CBCS) Examination Mar/Apr-2018
A.I.H.C. A.
ANCIENT INDIAN PALEOGRAPHY EPIGRAPHY II
Time: 2½ Hours Max. Marks: 70
Instructions: All questions are compulsory
Figures to the right indicate full marks
Q.1 Select appropriate word: 14
Identify the year of Aihole inscription among the following:
630 A.D. 634 A.D.
638 A.D. 649 A.D.
In which of the following inscriptions we find a provision of corn by the State to
people in days of famine?
Damodarpur Paharpur
Sohagaura Ghugrahate
Who is the only known scribe from Ashokan epigraphs?
Harisena Chapada
Ravikirti Kupana Chama
Which edict of Ashoka refers to his Queen Charuvaki (Kavuvaki) and son
Tivara?
Rock edict VII Rock edict XIII
Minor pillar edict III Pillar edict III
Sudarsana lake was again repaired by
Buddhagupta Kumaragupta
Ramgupta Skandagupta
Which Indo-Greek king is referred in the Besnagar Pillar Inscription?
Alexander Antialkidas
Demetrius Menander
Digging of canal by a Nanda King is mentioned in
Junagadh inscription of Rudradaman I
Aihole inscription of Pulkeshin II
Hathigumpha inscription of Kharavela
Gwalior inscription of Mihirabhoja
Q.2 Write short notes of the following: (Any four) 14
Contribution of Shri Satkarni
Places mentioned in Prayag Prashasti
Dhamma Ghosh
Prabhavati Gupta
Vikram Era
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Q.3 Write short answer of the following: (Any two) 14
Explain in brief the importance of Pulkesin II's Aihole inscription.
Describe the Sohgoura copper plate inscription.
Write a critical note on Ashokas religious policy based on Girnar edicts.
Q.4 Discuss the religious importance of Besnagar Garud Pillar inscriptions of
Heliodoras its impact on society.
OR
Evaluate the cultural historical significance of Nashik inscription of
Vashishthiputra Pulumavi.
Q.5 Illustrate the importance of copper plate inscriptions with special reference to
Indore Sohgoura copper Plates.