Previous year questions

6."The current practice of categorization of 'Early Modern India' is based on a shift from the old imperialist periodization of 'Muslim India' -- 'British India' to the more secularist one of 'Medieval India' -- 'Modern India', which puts Indian history in a universalist chronological Structure." Critically evaluate.

Examine critically the agrarian and economic reforms of Alauddin Khalji. How did it strengthen the Sultanate?

Discuss the types of lands and the Science of agriculture mentioned in the literature and epigraphs of ancient India.

Assess the contribution of Iltutmish for the expansion and consolidation of the Delhi Sultanate.

What is your assessment of Ibn Batutah's Rehla as an important source of Indian history.

Evaluate the socio-economic conditions from the Gupta Period to 1200 C.E. as gleaned from the various types of grants or dana shasana.

Assess the contribution of the Cholas in the expansion of Indian culture outside India.

Mughal paintings reflect the contemporary socio-political conditions. - Discuss.

Discuss the causes of the rise and growth of regional kingdoms with special reference to Deccan in the 18th century.

Examine the Mansab and Jagir system by Akbar and its subsequent failure in the 18th century.