Previous year questions

Buddhism and Jainism were social movements under the umbrella of religion. Comment.

The 11th-12th centuries C.E. saw eventful progression in the cultural history of India. Discuss.

"The concept of Ashoka's Dhamma as found through his inscriptions had its roots in Vedic---Upanishadic literature." Discuss.

The emergence of Non-Harappan Chalcolithic cultures in Central India and the Deccan mark a change not only in the subsistence pattern of people but an overall transition from pre to proto historic period. Critically analyze.

Critically examine various views regarding the Vedic-Harappan relationship in light of the latest discoveries.

The religion of the Sikhs was the main force of their unity. Comment.

Art and culture are reflected to a far greater extent than political history in the epigraphic sources. Comment.

The accurate picture of the complex socio-cultural milieu of Peninsular India is presented in the early Sangam literature. Delineate.

Do you consider the Rajatarangini of Kalhana to be a reliable source of the political history of Kashmir? Why?

Evaluate the accounts of foreign travellers about the Vijayanagar Empire.