B.A. History (Honours), Part-I
Paper-I (History of India Earliest Times to 1206 AD)
Time: 3.00 Hrs. Full Marks: 80
Answer any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Evaluate the importance of literary sources for the study of ancient Indian history.
2. Throw light on social and religious life of the Indus Valley people.
3. Examine the main features of Vedic Civilization.
4. Throw light on the rise and growth of cities in the 6th century B.C.
5. Analyse the achievements of Chandragupta Maurya.
6. Throw light on the life and teachings of Gautam Buddah.
7. Account for the political history and achievements of the Satvahanas.
8. Give an account of the causes of the down fall of the Gupta Dynasty.
9. Discuss the cultural contributions of the Pallavas.
10. Explain the maritime activities of Chola Empire.