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M.A. (III Semester) EXAMINATION, 2018
HISTORY
[Core Paper No.
Indian History Challenges and Perspectives
(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
Critically examine Kautilya's 'saptang theory' of the state.
(ii Define the term 'Urbanisation'. Explain its nature and processes
in Indian History.
2. Answer any one of the following questions in 500 words
Examine the views of 'Gazali' and 'Ibna Khaldun' on the Medieval
state in India.
(ii Is the feudalism debate relevant to Medieval state in India
Why
3. Answer any two of the following questions in 250 words each
Explain the 'theory of sovereignty' in modern state.
(ii Discuss the causes of the rise and growth of Indian capitalism.
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(iii Explain the origin and nature of the feudalism.
Examine the role played in Alexander Cunningham as an orientalist
scholar in India.
4. Write short answers of any four of the following questions in 100
words each
Difference between Welfare State and the Police State.
(ii Define the term 'Capitalism'.
(iii The meaning and types of 'Mansabdari'.
Types of Urbanisation.
Nature of Vatandari in India.
Explain 'Oriental despotism'.