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MASTER OF ARTS (HISTORY) Term-End Examination 13010

December, 2015

MHI 04 : POLITICAL STRUCTURES IN INDIA -

Maximum Marks : 100

Time : 3 hours Note :

Answer any five questions in about 500 words each. Attempt at least two questions from each section. All questions carry equal marks.

SECTION I Explain the process of transition from territorial states to empire in the age of the Buddha.

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Describe the basic features of sovereignty in the princely states in colonial India.

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Analyse the chief features of Vijaynagar State.

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Discuss the process of the emergence of

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18th century politics. What were their chief characteristics ? 5.

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Write short notes in about 250 words each on the 10+10 following : (a)

Satavahanas

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Political processes in Peninsular India between 6th — 8th centuries AD

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Give an account of the Law and Judicial system

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in ancient India. 7.

How did the Orientalists and Evangelicals

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perceive the Indian socio-political system ? 8.

Explain the nature of land revenue administration under the Delhi Sultanate.

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Critically examine the various interpretations

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regarding the nature of Mughal State. 10. Write short notes on any two of the following in about 250 words each :

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Brahmadeya and Nagaram

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Rise of Mahmud Gawan to Power

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Mughal administration in Bengal in the 18th century

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