1. Discuss the rise of Uzbeg and Safavid powers in Central Asia. Provide a brief on the tripartite relations between the Uzbegs, Persians and the Timurids.

2. Critically examine the Mughal-Rajput relations under Akbar.

3. Discuss briefly the presence of various categories of land rights in medieval Deccan.

4. Analyse the chief features of Mughal architecture.

5. How was the Portuguese Indian trade financed?

6. Discuss briefly the power politics during Bairam Khan's regency.

7. Discuss the factors that led to the rise of Maratha power in the seventeenth century.

8. Mention the main land routes operating in India during the seventeenth century. What were the major means of transport used on these routes?

9. Discuss the working of the system of Jagir under the Mughals.

10. State briefly the nature of the relationship of the European companies with their parent countries.

11. How was the craft production organised in Mughal India?

12. Discuss the commercial practices in trade and commerce during the seventeenth century, with special reference to bills of exchange (hundis).

13. Write short notes on any two of the following in about 100 words each:

Roshaniya Movement

Ahmednagar

Mughal Paintings

Turco-Mongol Concept of Sovereignty