Code--12
INDIAN HISTORY
Jlme Allowed' 3 Hours kfaximJ,dl1 iv/arks: 150
Note: Attempt any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks. Q. No. 1 is compulsory. Ansver two questions from Part I and two questions fi'om Part II. 'The parts of the same question must be answered together and must not be intel])Osed behveen answers to other questions.
L \Trite critical notes on any four of the lo11owing (4x 7Yz=3 0).

The extent of, the Harappa Culture


A critical appraisal of the Rajput Policy of Akbar


Local Self-Government under the Cholas


British Economic Policies and their impact


Social basis ofIndian Nationalism Rise and growth of Communalism,


p.T.a.
Part I
2.
Discuss the causes of the decline of the Harappa Culture.

3.
Bring out the salient features of the 'Dhamma' of Ashoka. What measures did he adopt for its p:opagation

4.
Vritc a detailed note on the 'BhaktiMm>ement'. Did it achieve the desired goal


Part n
5.
Discuss the causes of the success of East India Company. Was it accident or design?

6.
Bring out the salient features of 19th Century Renaissance. Did it lead to national awakening?



7.
Give a critical appraisal of the role of Mahatma Gandhi in the freedom struggle of India.


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