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M.A. (Part (II Semester) EXAMINATION, 2018
HISTORY
Core Paper VI
(Socio-Economic History of the Marathas)
(2008 PATTERN)
Time Three Hours Maximum Marks 80
N.B. All questions are compulsory.
(ii All questions carry equal marks.
1. Answer any one of the following questions in 500 words
Explain the importance of Sanskrit sources in the study of
socio-economic history of the Marathas.
''Village was a centre of socio-economic activity in the medieval
Maratha country''. Discuss.
2. Answer any one of the following questions in 500 words
Define the term 'Baluta' and examine the nature of Baluta
system in medieval Maharashtra.
Discuss the principles of assessment of land and the various
methods of land revenue collection under the Marathas.
3. Answer any two of the following questions in 250 words each
Review the caste system as a means of social stratification
in Maratha state.
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Highlight the trade routes in the 17th and 18th century
Maharashtra.
Discuss the role of the institution of family and marriage in
the social life of 17th and 18th century Maharashtra.
Explain the nature of military land tenures under the Marathas.
4. Write short notes on any four of following in 100 words each
Shivrai
Varat
Concept of Social mobility
Hon
Factory records
Chaugula