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Code-I 2
INDIAN HISTORY
Tillie: 3 ilolir.
Maximum Marks: 150
Note: Attempt Five questions in all. All questions carry equal marks. Q. No.1 is compulsory. Answer two questions from 'Part I and two questions from Part II. The parts of the

same question must be answered together and must not be interposed between answers to other questions.
1. vVrite critical notes on any four of the
(4x
following:


Society as depicted in the Rigveda.



The contributions of the Rastrakutas to art and culture.


Salient features of the Mughal administra­


tion. PTO.
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I


Evolution of British paramountcy over

7. Review the educational policy of the East
Indian States.

India Company. Was it designed to serve the
Role of Christian Missions in Bengal. imperial interests of Great Britain
CD Constitutional development during the
British rule in India.

Part I
2.
Bring out the salient features of the Harappan Religion. Was it a linear progenitor of Histori­cal Hinduism?

3.
Write a detailcd note on the Pallava Art.

4.
Discuss thc causes for thc disintegration of the Mughal Empire.

Part II

5.
Discuss the causcs and impact of the Revolt of 1857. Can it be called the 'War for independence'

6.
Analyse the origins and objects of the Indian National Congl'ess. Why did it fail to satisfy the cxtremists


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