June -2021
B.A (II Semester) Examination
History
History of Medieval India (1200-1757 CE)
Paper : BHIS-202 (N/C)
Full Marks : 80
Pass Marks : 35%
Time : Three Hours
Notes: (i) Answer all questions
(ii) The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions.
Section - I
1. Answer the following question: 2x5= 10
a) Who is considered as the real founder of the Delhi Sultanate?
b) Name the ruler who started market price control in Medieval India.
c) When and in which battle Sher Shah routed the Mughal forced under Humayun?
d) What was Sardeshmukhi?
e) When and who founded the Vijaynagar empire?
Section -II
2. Answer any four of the following questions: 4X5 = 20
a) Analyze the steps taken by Raziya Sultan to strengthen her position as an Independent ruler despite various obstacles.
b) Write a short note on the conquest of Alauddin Khilji
c) What motivated Akbar to enunciate Din-I-Illahi, which is sometimes called an unwise policy? How far did Akbar succeed in spreading it?
d) Elaborate the administrative system of Shivaji.
e) Analyse the rise and growth of Bhakti movement in Medieval India?
Section -III
3. Answer any five of the following questions : 10x5=50
a) Discuss the administrative structure under Balban.
b) “With the best intentions, excellent ideas but no balance or patience, Muhammad Bin Tughlaq was a transcendent failure”. Comment.
c) Briefly discuss the administrative reforms of Firuz Shah Tughlaq
d) Assess the achievements of Babur as a conqueror and found of the Mughal dynasty.
e) Discuss the Rajput Policy of Akbar. How far did it help in strengthening and consolidating the Mughal Empire?
f) Critically evaluate the Deccan policy of Aurangzeb. What were its consequences?
g) Analyse the factors responsible for the decline of the Bahmani kingdom.
