Course‐ B.A. (Hons.

) History

Paper‐ History of India‐IV (C.1206‐1550)

Semester‐IV

Duration‐ 3 Hours M.M.‐75

Attempt any four questions.

All questions carry equal marks.

1. Examine the characteristics and significance of Persian and vernacular sources for reconstructing
the history of Delhi Sultanate.
2. Critically analyze the composition of nobility under Khalji and Tughlaq . How did the Sultans of
Delhi Sultanate dealt with the ruling elite (nobility) in strengthening the centralization of state
administration.
3. Examine the administrative and economic reforms of the Khaljis.
4. Examine the changing nature of the Iqta under the Delhi Sultans. In what ways did the system
lead to the growth of central administration?
5. Analyze the administration of Vijaynagar Empire, with special reference to Nayak system.
6. Discuss the nature of maritime trade during 13th‐16th centuries
7. Explain the social and political context of bhakti cult in medieval Indian society.
8. Discuss the growth of regionalarchitecture of Gujrat‐Malwa or Bengal‐Jaunpur.