CENTRE FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

Session 2016-2017
M.A. (Final)
HISTORY
HISTORY OF THE MODERN WORLD (1871-1945)
(HSM-501)
ASSIGNMENT
Maximum Marks: 25
a) Answer any two questions.

1. Examine the main developments in China between 1911 and 1924.

2. How far is it correct to say that the Treaty of Versailles sowed the seed of the World War
II? Discuss.
3. Briefly describe the causes and consequences of the Second World War.
4. Discuss the contribution of Mussolini to Italy

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Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
Session 2016-2017
M.A. (Final)
HISTORY
SOCIETY AND CULTURE OF MEDIEVAL INDIA (1200-1707)
(HSM-502)
ASSIGNMENT
Maximum Marks: 25
a) Answer any two questions.

1. Describe the nature of state under the Mughals with special reference to Akbar’s theory of
Kingship.
2. Describe the development of art and architecture during the Mughal Period with reference
to regional features.
3. Examine the evolution of regional languages and the role played by different rulers in its
growth.
4. Discuss the condition of general masses in the medieval times.

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Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
Session 2016-2017
M.A. (Final)
HISTORY
WESTERN POLITICAL THOUGHT
(HSM-503)
ASSIGNMENT
Maximum Marks: 25
a) Answer any two questions.

1. Critically examine the theory of Women’s Social Service.

2. Evaluate Jean Jacques Rousseau’s philosophy of Social Contract.
3. Critically examine the Political Thought of Plato.
4. Examine Aristotle’s classification of governments.

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Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
Session 2016-2017
M.A. (Final)
HISTORY
HISTORY: ITS PHILOSOPHY, THEORY AND METHODOLOGY
(HSM-504)
ASSIGNMENT
Maximum Marks: 25
a) Answer any two questions.

1. Briefly discuss the differences between Primary and Secondary sources.

2. What do you understand by Nationalist School of Indian Historiography? What were the
factors which led to its rise?
3. Discuss the origin of Islamic Historiography with special reference to Ibn Khaldun.
4. Define history and discuss its nature and scope.

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Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
Session 2016-2017
M.A. (Final)
HISTORY
HISTORY OF MEDIEVAL INDIA (1526-1707)
(HSM-505)
ASSIGNMENT
Maximum Marks: 25
a) Answer any two questions.

1. Give a description of the early life and difficulties of Humayun. How far he enhanced his
problems himself?
2. Give an account of the Deccan Policy of Akbar.
3. Critically review the Mughal-Maratha relations during the time of Aurangzeb.
4. Critically examine the North-West frontier policy of Shah Jahan.

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