(1) V(3rd Sm.

)-History-H/CC-5/CBCS

2021
HISTORY — HONOURS
Paper : CC-5
Full Marks : 65

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as far as practicable.

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1. Answer the following questions : 1×15

(a) Name one power that rose in the Post-Harsha Period.
(b) When did Gopal ascend the throne?
(c) Which place was the centre of conflict of the Tripartite struggle?
(d) In which year did the Kaivartya rebellion take place?
(e) Name the book written by Jaydev.
(f) When was the Vikramshila University established?
(g) Name the first ruler of the Chola dynasty.
(h) Who took the title Batapikonda?
(i) What does ‘Balanadu’ mean?
(j) When was the Khajuraho temple built?
(k) Which period saw the growth of feudal economy in India?
(l) What was the essence of the Bhakti Cult?
(m) Which philosophy did Adi Shankaracharya advocate?
(n) Who is the author of Rajtarangini?
(o) When did Al-Beruni come as traveller of India?
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2. Answer any four questions (in 250 words) : 5×4

(a) Write a brief essay on the literary sources on early medieval India.
(b) Write a brief note on the Harshacharita.
(c) Discuss the development of Bengali literature during the Pala era.
(d) What were the major factors behind the rise of the urban centres in early medieval India?
(e) Assess the contribution of Nalanda Mahavihara in the field of education.
(f) What was the significance of the Arab Conquest of Sind?
(g) Write a brief note on the tribal agrarian class in early medieval India.
(h) Write a note on the rise of the Bhakti Cult as part of popular culture.

3. Answer any three questions (in 500 words) : 10×3

(a) Write an essay throwing light on the historical sources of early medieval India.
(b) Elucidate the reasons behind the rise of Rajput Power.
(c) Write about the cause and effect of Tripartite Struggle.
(d) Write in detail about the evolution of agrarian system in early medieval India.
(e) Discuss the maritime activities of the Cholas.
(f) Write a brief essay on the development and growth of regional languages and literature in early
medieval India.