History I Paper 2010 MAINS bhairav


Section ‘A’
1. Mark the following places on the map supplied to
you and write short descriptive notes on them
3x20=60
Korkai
Eran
Birbhanpur
Rakhigarhi
Sannati
Isipattan
Dhanyakataka
(viii) Junnar
Edakkal
Paithan
Pandu Rajar Dhibi
Karle
(xiii) Vatapi
Porkalam
Kalanjar
Multan
(xvii) Bairat
(xviii) Chanhudaro
Rajirn
Tripuri

2. what extent archaeological materials are useful in understanding the progress of neolithic man in India 30
Examine the significance of the deities depicted on the coins of the Kushanas. 30

3. Examine the view that the sacrifice was a ritual and a form of social exchange in Vedic India. 30
Assess the role of guilds and trade organizations in the development of early Indian economy. 30

4. What light do early inscriptions and literature throw on the status of women in politico-socio-economic spheres 60

Section ‘B’

5. Write short notes in not more than 200 words each on any three of the following 20x3=60
Provide a comparative analysis of the development of Arabic and Persian historiography.
Discuss social dynamics in the Vijayanagara empire.
Discuss different types of Karkhanas in Mughal India. How was the production organized in the Karkhanas
Critically evaluate various approaches to study medieval Indian towns.


6. Examine the increasing importance of maritime trade of India during thirteenth to fifteenth centuries. 30
To what extent “monetary anaemia” afflicted the erstwhile commercial economy during the early medieval period? 30

7. Comment on the Turco-Mongol theory of sovereignty. To what extent was it adopted by Babur and Humayun 30
How did Shivaji organise his administration and finances to consolidate his power 30

8. What was Indian response to European Technology 30
How far do you agree with the view that the temples in the early medieval period were catalysts in spreading education 30