Sample Question Paper

Title of paper- History of India from 1200 to 1739 AD.

Time: 3:00 Hrs
Maximum Marks: 40
Attempt all questions:

Section-A

Short Answer Type Questions. ( word limit- one & half pg) (5 X 3=15 marks)

1. Describe the main literary sources of medieval Indian history.

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Discuss the achievements of Qutbuddin Aibak.

2. Describe Timur's invasion and its impact on Delhi.

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What is contribution of Rana Kumbha in history? Why he is known as an
honoured figure in Rajputana?

3. Who were the Marathas? What were the causes for the rise of the Marathas?
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Describe Aurangzeb’s Southern Policy.

4. What do you understand by Alvar and Naynar?

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Delineate the state of agriculture during Sultanate period.

5. Discuss the main features of Mughal architecture, with examples.

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Write the achievements of Rani Durgawati.

Section B
Long Answer Type Questions. ( word limit 3 Pg) (5 X5 = 25 marks)

6. Give description of Balban's group of Forty. What policies adopted by Balban to supress
the Amirs.
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What were the main features of Allauddin's market regulations?

7. Why Firoz Shah Tughluq regarded as an ideal king of medieval dynasty? What reforms
have been done by him?
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Describe the administrative reforms of Shershah Suri.

8. Explain the mugal-Sikh relations by focusing on the religious restriction imposed by

Mughal Rulers.
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Critically evaluate Akbar's religious policy.

9. What do you mean by Sufism? Discuss various silsilas with there features of sufism.
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Write an essay on Indo Islamic architecture in Sultnat period.

10. Discuss the principal features of Mansabdari system. Trace its evolution from Akbar to
Jahangir.
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Describe how the craft production organised in Mughal India? Mention the main
industries of Mughal Period.