History Exam.pdf

B.A. 2nd Semester (General) Examination, 2022 (CBCS)
Subject: History
Paper: CC-IB/GE-II
History of India (300 to 1206 CE)
Time: 3 Hours Full Marks: 60
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
1. Answer any ten of the following questions, each in more than one sentence: 2X10=20
a) Who composed the Allahabad Prasati and about whom?
b) Who is called Sakari and why?
c) Who was Varahamihira?
d) When did Hiuen Tsang visit India? Name the book written by him.
e) Who were the authors of Panchatantra and Meghaduta?
f) Why is Shashanka, the King of Gouda, memorable in the history of Bengal?
g) What do you mean by Matsyanyaya?
h) Who was the author of Prithvirajvijaya Kavya? Write the name of the central
character of the poem.
i) Who took the title Gangai Konda and why?
j) Who led the Kaivarta revolt and when?
k) Who was the real founder of the Sena dynasty? Who wrote Ballal charita?
l) Who composed Deopara Prasasti?
m) What is Agnikula theory?
n) In which year and between whom was the Second Battle of Tarain fought?
o) Who wrote the books Chachnama and Tabaqat- i-Nasiri?
2. Answer any four of the following questions: 5x4=20
a) Analyze the main features of the Gupta administrative system.
b) How did the guild system flourish under the Guptas?
c) How far is it justified to call Harshavardhana ‘Sakalottarpathanatha’?
d) Write a short note on Nalanda Mahavihara?
e) Give a short account of the maritime activities of Rajendra Chola.
f) Assess the military achievements of Vijaya Sena.
3. Answer any two of the following questions: 10x2=20
a) Can the Gupta age be called the Golden Age of India?
b) Analyze the achievements of Pulakesin II.
c) Discuss the salient features of the local self-government of the Cholas.
d) Discuss the causes and effects of the first two Battles of Tarain.