Previous year questions

"Archaeology knows of no Aryans; only literature knows of Aryans." Examine critically.

Why is Mamallapuram famous?

Delineate the nature and impact of India's contact with Western Asia and the Mediterranean world during the Mauryan period.

How does Tuzuk-i-Babri testify that Babar had been a cultures man?

What measures did Balban adopt to combat the Mongol menace?

Discuss in brief the land-revenue system and judicial administration of the Delhi Sultanate.

Kailasa Temple built at Ellora marks the culmination of rock-cut architecture in India. Elucidate.

Why should the sixteenth century be regarded as the period of Indian Renaissance?

"Tantrism, if not in practice, at last on conception level challenged patriarchy." Examine Tantrism specially keeping in mind the above context.

Give a brief account of the early medieval temple architecture of Kashmir.