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MASTER OF ARTS (HISTORY) (MAH)
Term-End Examination
June, 2024
MHI-04 : POLITICAL STRUCTURES
IN INDIA
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Attempt any five questions in about
500 words each. Attempt at least two
questions from each Section. All questions
carry equal marks.
Section—I
1. Analyse the emergence of territorial states in
the age of Buddha. 20
2. Write a note on the approaches to the study of
early medieval polity. 20
3. Explain the featrues of the Vijayanagara polity.
20
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4. “18th century polity following the decline of
mughal power had elements of dynamism and
growth.” Explain giving references to debate
among historians. 20
5. Write short notes on any two of the following in
about 250 words each : 10+10
(a) The Vakatakas
(b) The Pala kings
(c) The Mughal theory of sovereignty
(d) Political economy of the colonial state
Section—II
6. Analyze the administrative system under the
Cholas. 20
7. Write a note on sources and classification of law
in Ancient India. 20
8. Discuss the revenue administration under the
Delhi Sultans. 20
9. How did the British try to reform Indian
education system ? 20
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10. Write short notes on any two of the following in
about 250 words each : 10+10
(a) The Arthashastra on the Mauryan
administration
(b) The Nobility under the Mughals
(c) Evangelicalism and Utilitarianism
(d) Documentation project under the colonial
state
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20
10+10
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