M.A. (Semester III) (CBCS) Examination Mar/Apr-2018
History (Paper
HISTORY OF INDIA (POLITY ECONOMY) (650 A.D. 1200 A.D.)
Time: 2½ Hours
Max. Marks: 70
Instructions: All questions are compulsory. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1
Select the appropriate word
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Varahamihira wrote book.
Panchasiddhantika
Brahmasphuta Siddhanta
Siddhanta Shiromani
Mudrarakshasa
Sangam literature is a major source of information for understanding state.
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka
Andhra Pradesh
Odisha
dynasty established a powerful navy.
Chalukya
Chola
Pal
Parmar
The founder of Pal dynasty was
Dharmpal
Devpal
Mahipal
Gopal
Dharmpal of Pal dynasty established university.
Vikramshila
Nalanda
Vallabhi
Kashi
was the capital city of Chola dynasty.
Mahabalipuram
Thanjavur
Kanchi
Madurai
king of Chola dynasty established trade relation with South East Asia.
Rajrajeshwar
Rajendra
Kulottung
None of these
Famous poet Rajshekhar was in the court of king.
Mahendrapal
Gopal
Devpal
Mahipal
Kanchi was the famous education centre during period.
Pallav
Chola
Chalukya
Pandya
10) Arabian merchant Suleman was came to India during period.
Parmar
Pal
Chalukya
Rashtrakut
11) The founder of Rashtrakut dynasty was
Dantidurga
Indra
Krishna I
Govind
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12) Gitgovind was written by
Jaydev
Rajshekhar
Dandi
Kalidas
13) The author of Rajtarangini is
Kalhan
Bilhan
Alberini
Suleman
14) Shilahar empire was spread in state.
Karnataka
Maharashtra
Madhya Pradesh
Gujarat
Q.2
Write a short answer. (Any seven)
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Explain the society of this period.
Describe the economic condition of Chola period.
State the political contribution of Pal dynasty.
Discuss the political work of Rashtrakut dynasty.
Explain the importance of coinage and currency of this period.
State the political contribution of Shilahar dynasty.
Explain the types of land grants.
Describe the political contribution of Parmar dynasty.
Highlight on the trade routes of this period.
Write a note on the work of poet Rajshekhar.
Q.3
Write short notes. (Any Two)
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Literary sources
Pallav dynasty
Feudalism
Pulkeshi II
Q.4
Explain the importance of archaeological sources and foreign accounts to study the history of 650 A.D. to 1200 A.D.
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OR
Describe the main features of village administration of Chola period.
Q.5
Discuss the nature and characteristics of trade guilds.
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