Nalanda Open University
Annual Examination 2017
B.A. History (Subsidiary), Part-I
Paper-I (Earliest Times to 1206 AD)
Time: 3.00 Hrs. Full Marks: 80
Answer any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Throw light on the archaeological sources for the study of Indian history.
2. Show your acquaintance with town planning of the Indus Valley civilization.
3. What do you know about changes during later Vedic period?
4. Show your acquaintance with factors responsible for the rise of Magadhan imperialism.
5. Analyse the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha.
6. Throw light on the causes for the decline of Mauryan Empire.
7. Write an essay on the basic features of the Dhamma. What measures were adopted
for its propagation?
8. What do you know about development of art and architecture during Gupta period?
9. 'Harshavardhan was the last Hindu empire builder.' Amplify this statement.
10. Write an essay on the impact of Arab invasion of Sind