Nalanda Open University
Annual Examination 2016
B.A. History (Subsidiary), Part-I
Paper-I (Earliest Times to 1206)
Time: 3.00 Hrs. Full Marks: 80
Answer any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Enumerate the social, religious and economic condition of Aryans during Vedic
period.
2. Throw light on the political condition of Northern India during 6th. Century B.C.
3. Analyse the life and teachings of Gautam Buddha.
4. Discuss the life and achievements of Chandragupta Maurya.
5. Examine the causes of the downfall of Gupta dynasty.
6. Write essay on the development of Art and Architecture during Post-Mauryan period.
7. Describe the military exploits and extent of empire of Harshvardhan.
8. Narrate the political and cultural contributions of the Palas of Bengal.
9. Trace the Political condition of India on the eve of Turkish invasion.
10. Discuss the Maritime activities of the Chola.