,Code -12
INDIAN HISTORY

Time-3 Hrs. Max. Marks -150
Note: Attempt Five Questions in all. All questions carry equal marks. Ques. No.1 is compulsory. Answer two questions from Part I and two questions from Part II The parts ofsame question must be answered together and must not be interposed between answers to other questions.
QL Write critical notes on any four of the following: (4x7.5=30)

Alexander's invasion and its effects.


Salient features of Gandhara Art.


Mughal Mansabdari system.


Chauth Sardeshmukhi.


Khilafat Movement.


Muslim League.



Q2. Why is Ashoka considered to be a great emperor in Indian History? Q3. Give an account of the political condition and the administrative system during the sultanate Period. Q4. Akbar's liberal religious Policy he!ped to improve his relations with Rajput. Discuss.
Part -II
Q5. Give an Idea about the beginning and spread of the revolt of 1857.
Q6. Discuss the rise and growth of extremism in the first decade of the 20th century.
Q7. Critically analyse the main cauSes responsible for the partition of India in 1947.

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