1. Write in brief about major trends in the writings on the economic history of Ancient India.

2. Give a brief account of the economy of Satavahana Empire.

3. Discuss various approaches to define Indian feudalism. Was there feudalism in India

4. Analyse the irrigation techniques used in India during the medieval period. What was its impact on the production process?

5. Write short notes on any two of the following in about 250 words each:

Merchant Guilds of South India

Xuan Zang on extent and expansion of agriculture in early medieval Punjab

Indigo production in the medieval period

Maratha land-tax

6. Discuss the various forms of trade in India during 16-17th centuries.

7. What were the reasons behind the introduction of permanent settlement? Discuss its socio-economic impact.

8. 'How does the debate over agricultural statistics enhance our understanding of agricultural production?' Elaborate.

9. Discuss the changes that took place in the Indian small scale industries during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

10. Write short notes on any two of the following in about 250 words each:

Dyeing and cloth printing in the medieval period

Early census

Impact of De-industrialization on Employment

Globalisation