N A L A N D A O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y M.A. History, Part–I

PAPER–I [Contribution of other sciences to re-construction of History]

Annual Examination, 2016 Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80

Answer five questions in all, selecting atleast one question from each group. All questions carry equal marks. izR;sd xzqi ls de ls de ,d iz'u dk p;u djrs gq;s dqy ik¡p iz'uksa dk mÙkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksa ds vad leku gSa A

GROUP 'A' 1. "Ancient India lacked historical sense." Examine. this statement in the light of historical and near historical

writings available for re-construction of the history of Ancient India. ^ izkphu Hkkjr esa ,sfrgkfld lksp dh deh Fkh A** bl eurO; dk ijh{k.k izkphu Hkkjrh; bfrgkl dh iqulZajpuk

ds fy, miyC/k ,sfrgkfld ,oa fudV ,sfrgkfld jpukvksa dh jks'kuh esa dhft, A 2. "Inscriptions are the most authentic source for reconstruction of the history of ancient India".

Comment on this statement. ^^izkphu Hkkjrh; bfrgkl dh iquZlajpuk ds fy, vfHkys[k lcls izkekf.kd lzksr gSa A** bl O;DrO; ij

eUrO; nhft, A 3. Describe the contributions of art objects in reconstruction of Ancient Indian history. izkphu Hkkjrh; bfrgkl dh iquZlajpuk esa dykÑfr;ksa ds ;ksxnkuksa dk o.kZu dhft, A

GROUP 'B' 4. What are the different scientific methods for dating archaeological finds ? Describe them briefly. iqjkrkfÙod lkefxz;ksa ds frfFkdj.k gsrq dkSu lh oSKkfud fof/k;k¡ gSa \ mudk laf{kIr fooj.k nhft, A

5. Write a note on any Two of the following ¼fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUgha nks ij fVIi.kh fyf[k,½ :—

(a) Painted Grey Ware ¼fpf=r /kwlj enHkk.M½ (b) Northern Black Polished Ware ¼mÙkjh Ñ".kekÆtr e`nHkk.M½ (c) Black and Red Ware ¼Ñ".k&yksfgr e`nHkk.M½

GROUP 'C' 6. Write a note on origin and antiquity of writing in India. Hkkjr esa ys[ku dyk dh mRifÙk ,oa izkphurk ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A 7. Give an account of different theories regarding origin of Kharoshthi script. [kjks"Bh fyfi dh mRifÙk ds lEcU/k esa fofHkUu fl)kUrksa dk fooj.k nhft, A 8. Attempt the following questions :— (a) What Brahmi script derived from the Phoenician script ? Illustrate your answer with relevant

comparison of the two scripts. D;k czkãh fyfi dh mRifÙk QksbZuhf'k;u fyfi ls gqbZ Fkh \ vius mÙkj dks nksuksa fyfi;ksa dh leqfpr

rqyuk ls iq"V dhft, A (b) Transcribe the following into Devanagari script :— fuEufyf[kr dks nsoukxjh fyfi esa vUrfjr dhft, %&

GROUP 'D'

9. Throw light on the antiquity of Indian coins. Hkkjrh; eqækvksa dh izkphurk ij izdk'k Mkfy, A 10. How are the coins helpful in reconstruction of history ? Illustrate your answer with suitable examples. eqæk,¡ bfrgkl ys[ku esa fdl izdkj lgk;d gksrh gS \ vius mÙkj dks leqfpr mnkgj.kksa ls iq"V dhft, A

Examination Programme, 2016

M.A. History, Part-I (for Enrollment No. : 150051251 to 150052614 & All Old Students)

Date Papers Time Examination Centre

12.05.2016 Paper-I 3.30 PM to 6.30 PM A. N. College, Boring Road, Patna

14.05.2016 Paper-II 3.30 PM to 6.30 PM A. N. College, Boring Road, Patna 16.05.2016 Paper-III 3.30 PM to 6.30 PM A. N. College, Boring Road, Patna

18.05.2016 Paper-IV 3.30 PM to 6.30 PM A. N. College, Boring Road, Patna

20.05.2016 Paper-V 3.30 PM to 6.30 PM A. N. College, Boring Road, Patna

24.05.2016 Paper-VI 3.30 PM to 6.30 PM A. N. College, Boring Road, Patna 26.05.2016 Paper-VII 3.30 PM to 6.30 PM A. N. College, Boring Road, Patna

28.05.2016 Paper-VIII 3.30 PM to 6.30 PM A. N. College, Boring Road, Patna

N A L A N D A O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y M.A. History, Part–I

PAPER–II [Pre and Proto History of India]

Annual Examination, 2016 Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80

Answer any five Questions. All questions carry equal marks. fdUgha ik¡p iz'uksa dk mÙkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksa ds vad leku gSa A

1. Examine different theories regarding origin and age determination of Earth.

iFoh dh mRifÙk ,oa dky fu/kkZj.k ls lEcfU/kr fofHkUu fl)kUrksa dk ijh{k.k dhft, A

2. Discuss main features of the Palaeolithic Culture of India, with special reference to its antiquity,

tool types and spread.

Hkkjr dh iqjkik"kk.kdkyhu laLÑfr dh fo'ks"krkvksa dk o.kZu mldh izkphurk] midj.k rduhd rFkk foLrkj ds lanHkZ esa dhft, A

3. Examine main features of Mesolithic culture of India.

Hkkjr dh e/; ik"kk.kdkyhu laLÑfr dh izeq[k fo'ks"krkvksa dk ijh{k.k dhft, A

4. What are different theories regarding origin of the Harappan Civilization ? Do you agree that this

civilization evolved out of the pre-Harappan cultures of Sindh and Baluchistan ?

gM+Iik dh lH;rk dh mRifÙk ds lEcU/k esa dkSu&dkSu ls fofHkUu fl)kUr gSa \ D;k vki bl ckr ls lger gSa fd bl lH;rk dh mRifÙk flU/k ,oa CywfpLrku dh iwoZ gM+IikbZ laLÑfr;ksa ls gqbZ \

5. Write a note on social and religious life of the people of the Indus Valley Civilization.

flU/kq ?kkVh lH;rk ds fuokfl;ksa dh lkekftd ,oa /kkÆed fLFkfr ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

6. Throw light on trade relations of the Indus Valley Civilization with foreign countries.

lSU/ko lH;rk dh cká ns'kksa ls O;kikfjd lEcU/kksa ij izdk'k Mkfy, A

7. Describe post-Harappan Chaleolithic cultures of Southern India.

nf{k.k Hkkjr dh mÙkj gM+IikbZ rkezik"kkf.kd laLÑfr;ksa dk o.kZu dhft, A

8. Discuss the antiquity and origin of iron technique in India.

Hkkjr esa ykSg rduhd dh izkphurk ,oa mRifÙk dh O;k[;k dhft, A

9. Examine the different types of megalithic monuments of Southern India.

nf{k.k Hkkjr dh ogRik"kkf.kd lekf/k;ksa ds fofHkUu izdkjksa dk ijh{k.k dhft, A

10. Write a short note on any Two of the following :—

fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUgha nks ij laf{kIr fVIi.kh fyf[k, :—

(a) Darwin's theory of evolution of mankind ¼ekuo fodkl ds lEcU/k esa MkÆou dk fl)kUr½ (b) Neolithic Culture of India ¼Hkkjr dh uo ik"kk.kdkyhu laLÑfr½ (c) Copper Hoards ¼rkez&fuf/k;k¡½

N A L A N D A O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y M.A. History, Part–I

PAPER–III [Political and Socio-Economic History of Ancient India (Earliest Times to 320 A.D.)]

Annual Examination, 2016 Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80

Answer five questions in all, selecting atleast Two Questions from each group. All questions carry equal marks.

izR;sd xzqi ls de ls de nks iz'uksa dk p;u djrs gq;s dqy ik¡p iz'uksa dk mÙkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksa ds vad leku gSa A

GROUP 'A' 1. Write a note on Maha-janapadas of 6th century B.C.

NBh 'krkfCn bZŒiwŒ ds egktuinksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

2. Trace out the history of Magadh from the earliest time to rise of the Nanda dynasty.

izkjfEHkd dky ls ysdj uUnoa'k ds mRd"kZ rd ex/k ds bfrgkl dks js[kkafdr dhft, A

3. What do you understand by Asoka's Dhamma ? Elaborate its nature and significance.

v'kksd ds ^/kEe* ls vki D;k le>rs gSa \ blds Lo:i ,oa egRo dh O;k[;k dhft, A

4. Examine the causes of the downfall of the Mauryan empire.

ekS;Z lkezkT; ds iru ds dkj.kksa dh leh{kk dhft, A

5. Make an assessment of the achievements of Kanishka.

dfu"d dh miyfC/k;ksa dk ewY;kadu dhft, A

6. Write a short note on any Two of the following :—

fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUgha nks ij laf{kIr fVIi.kh fyf[k, :—

(a) Megasthenese ¼esxkLFkuht½ (b) Pushyamitra Sunga ¼iq";fe= 'kqax½ (c) Satvahanas ¼lkrokgu½

GROUP 'B' 7. Describe the social, religious and economic condition during the Rig-Vedic period.

_XoSfnd ;qx esa lkekftd] /kkÆed ,oa vkÆFkd n'kk dk o.kZu dhft, A

8. Write a note on development of language and literature during the later Vedic peirod.

mÙkj oSfnd dky esa Hkk"kk ,oa lkfgR; ds fodkl ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

9. Jainism and Budhism were essentially a 'Reform Movement'. Do you agree with this statement ?

tSu ,oa ckS) fopkj/kkjk,¡ vfuok;Zr% ^lq/kkj vkUnksyu* Fkh A D;k vki bl eUrO; ls lger gSa \

10. Discuss the economic condition during the Mauryan period.

ekS;Zdkyhu vkÆFkd n'kk dk foospu dhft, A

N A L A N D A O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y M.A. History, Part–I

PAPER–IV [Political and Socio-Economic History of Ancient India]

(Post Kushana Period to End of Harshavardhan's Rule) Annual Examination, 2016

Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80 Answer five questions in all, selecting atleast Two Questions from each group.

All questions carry equal marks. izR;sd xzqi ls de ls de nks iz'uksa dk p;u djrs gq;s dqy ik¡p iz'uksa dk mÙkj nhft, A

lHkh iz'uksa ds vad leku gSa A

GROUP 'A' 1. Make an assessment of the rise of Saka-kshatrapas in North-Western India in post Kushan period.

mÙkj dq"kk.kdky esa if'peksÙkj Hkkjr esa 'kd&{k=iksa ds mRd"kZ dk ewY;kadu dhft, A

2. Write a note on achievements of Chandragupta II 'Vikramaditya'.

pUæxqIr f}rh; ^foØekfnR;* dh miyfC/k;ksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

3. Critically examine the military achievements of Samudragupta as it is found in the Allahabad Pillar

Inscription.

leqæxqIr dh lkefjd miyfC/k;ksa dk vkykspukRed fo'ys"k.k dhft, tSlk fd iz;kx iz'kfLr esa ik;k tkrk gS A

4. Who were the Hunas ? Examine Huna's invasion of India and its after effects.

gw.k dkSu Fks \ gw.kksa ds Hkkjr ij vkØe.k rFkk mlds mÙkjnk;h ifj.kkeksa dk ijh{k.k dhft, A

5. Describe the cultural achievements of Harshvardhan.

g"kZo/kZu dh lkaLÑfrd miyfC/k;ksa dk o.kZu dhft, A

6. Write a short note on any Two of the following :—

fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUgha nks ij laf{kIr fVIi.kh fyf[k, :—

(a) Origin of the Guptas ¼xqIrks dh mRifÙk½ (b) Hiuen-tsang's description of India ¼g~osulkax dk Hkkjr o.kZu½ (c) Maukharis of Kannauj ¼dUukSt ds ekS[kjh½

GROUP 'B' 7. Throw light on the progress of art, architecture and science during the Gupta period.

xqIr dky esa dyk] LFkkiR; rFkk foKku dh izxfr ij izdk'k Mkfy, A

8. Write a critical note on the Puranas, with special reference to their antiquity and the historical facts

contained in them.

iqjk.kksa ij ,d vkykspukRed fVIi.kh mudh izkphurk rFkk muesa fufgr ,sfrgkfld rF;ksa ds lanHkZ esa vafdr dhft, A

9. Describe the social condition during the Gutpa period.

xqIrdkyhu lkekftd n'kk dk o.kZu dhft, A

10. Trace the origin and development of Vaishnavism till end of the Gupta period.

oS".ko lEiznk; dh mRifÙk rFkk xqIrdky ds vUr rd mlds fodkl dks js[kkafdr dhft, A

N A L A N D A O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y M.A. History, Part–I

PAPER–V [Political and Socio-Economic History of Early Medieval India]

(650 A.D. to 1200 A.D.) Annual Examination, 2016

Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80 Answer five questions in all, selecting atleast Two Questions from Group 'A' and One Question each from Group 'B' & Group 'C'. All questions carry equal marks. xzqi ^,* ls de ls de nks ,oa xzqi ^ch* ,o xzqi ^lh* de ls de ,d iz'u dk p;u djrs gq;s

dqy ik¡p iz'uksa dk mÙkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksa ds vad leku gSa A

GROUP 'A' 1. Write a note on political and cultural achievements of Gurjar-Pratiharas of Madhya Pradesh.

e/; izns'k ds xqtZj&izfrgkjksa dh jktuSfrd ,oa lkaLÑfrd miyfC/k;ksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

2. Examine different theories regarding origin of Rajputs of administration, religion and society.

jktiwrksa dh mRifÙk ls lEcfU/kr fofHkUu fl)kUrksa dk ijh{k.k dhft, vkSj iz'kklu] /keZ ,oa lekt ds {ks= esa mudh miyfC/k;ksa dk ys[kk&tks[kk nhft, A

3. Examine the causes, consequences and significance of Arab invasion of India.

Hkkjr ij vjc vkØe.k ds dkj.kksa] ifj.kkeksa ,oa egÙo dk ijh{k.k dhft, A

4. Write a note on political condition of India on the eve of Mohammad Gauri's invasion.

eksgEen xkSjh ds vkØe.k ds le; Hkkjr dh jktuSfrd fLFkfr ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

5. Write a short note on any Two of the following :—

fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUgha nks ij laf{kIr fVIi.kh fyf[k, :—

(a) Cultural achievements of Palas of Eastern India ¼iwohZ Hkkjr ds ikyksa dh lkaLÑfrd miyfC/k;k¡½ (b) Raids of Mahmud Ghaznavi of India ¼Hkkjr ij egewn xtuoh dk Nkik½ (c) Causes of collapse of Hindu rule in Northern Indian in early medieval period ¼iwoZ e/;dky esa

mÙkjh Hkkjr esa fgUnw 'kklu ds iru dk dkj.k½

GROUP 'B' 6. Make an appraisal of the conquests and achievements of Pulakesin II.

iqydsf'ku II ds fot; vfHk;ku ,oa miyfC/k;ksa dk ewY;kadu dhft, A

7. Write a note on the cultural achievements of the Pallavas.

iYyoksa dh lkaLÑfrd miyfC/k;ksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

8. Give an account of Pandya dynasty.

ik.M~; jktoa'k dk fooj.k nhft, A

GROUP 'C' 9. Analyze the condition of Muslim society in early medieval India.

iwoZ e/;dkyhu Hkkjr esa eqfLye lekt dh n'kk dk fo'ys"k.k dhft, A

10. Account for the origin and development of Apabharansa language in early medieval period.

iwoZ e/; dky esa viHkza'k Hkk"kk dh mRifÙk rFkk mlds fodkl dk ys[kk&tks[kk nhft, A

N A L A N D A O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y M.A. History, Part–I

PAPER–VI [India's early contacts with West & Central Asia and cultural expansion in South-East Asia]

Annual Examination, 2016 Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80

Answer five questions in all, selecting atleast Two Questions from each group. All questions carry equal marks.

izR;sd xzqi ls de ls de nks iz'uksa dk p;u djrs gq;s dqy ik¡p iz'uksa dk mÙkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksa ds vad leku gSa A

GROUP 'A' 1. Write a note on Indo-Iranian relations in pre Rg-Vedic period.

iwoZ _XoSfnd dky esa Hkkjrh;&bZjkuh lEcU/kksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

2. Examine Alexander's invasion on India and its significance in Indian context.

Hkkjr ij fldUnj ds vkØe.k rFkk Hkkjrh; lanHkZ esa blds egÙo dk ijh{k.k dhft, A

3. Analyze the cultural expansion of India in Central Asia in the immediate pre and post Christian era.

bZ'kk ds utnhdh iwokZ)Z ,oa mÙkjk)Z dh 'krkfCn;ksa esa e/; ,f'k;k esa Hkkjr ds lkaLÑfrd fodkl dk fo'ys"k.k dhft, A

4. Write a note on India's early cultural contacts with Egypt.

felz ds lkFk Hkkjr ds izkjfEHkd lkaLÑfrd lEcU/kksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

5. Discuss India's cultural expansion in China in pre and post Christian era in the fields of literature,

religion and philosophy.

bZ'kk dh iwoZ rFkk mÙkjk)Z ds dky esa phu esa lkfgR;] /keZ ,oa n'kZu ds {ks=ksa esa Hkkjr ds lkaLÑfrd izlkj dk o.kZu dhft, A

GROUP 'B' 6. Discuss the influence of Siddhacharyas and Sankaracharya on Nepalese religion, literature, art and

society.

usiky ds /keZ] lkfgR;] dyk ,oa lekt ij fl)kpk;ks± ,oa 'kadjkpk;Z ds izHkkoksa dk o.kZu dhft, A

7. Discuss early trade contacts of India with Suvarnabhumi and Suvarna-dwipa and establishment of

early colony in Myanmar (Burma).

lqo.kZHkwfe ,oa lqo.kZ}hi ds lkFk Hkkjr ds izkjfEHkd O;kikfjd lEcU/kksa ,oa E;kuekj ¼cekZ½ esa izkjfEHkd mifuos'k dh LFkkiuk dk o.kZu dhft, A

8. Write a note on rise of Angkor dynasty.

vaxdksj jktoa'k ds mRd"kZ ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

9. Write a note on society and religion in Indian Colonies of South-East Asia.

nf{k.k&iwoZ ,f'k;k ds Hkkjrh; mifuos'kksa esa lekt ,oa /keZ ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

10. Discuss the development of art and architecture, literature and music in the Indian colonies of

South-East Asia.

nf{k.k&iwoZ ,f'k;k ds Hkkjrh; mifuos'kksa esa dyk ,oa LFkkiR;] Hkk"kk ,oa laxhr ds fodkl dk o.kZu dhft, A

N A L A N D A O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y M.A. History, Part–I

PAPER–VII [Egyptian, Mesopotamian and Persian Civilization ]

Annual Examination, 2016 Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80

Answer five questions in all, selecting atleast one question from each group. All questions carry equal marks. izR;sd xzqi ls de ls de ,d iz'u dk p;u djrs gq;s dqy ik¡p iz'uksa dk mÙkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksa ds vad leku gSa A

GROUP 'A' 1. Show your acquaintance with sources for the study of Egyptian history.

feJ ds bfrgkl ds v/;;u ds lzksrksa ds lkFk viuk ifjp; fn[kkb;s A Or, vFkok

Evaluate the role of river Nile in Egypt.

feJ esa uhy unh dh Hkwfedk dk ewY;kadu dhft, A

2. Who was Ikhnaton ? What do you know about his religious reforms ?

v[kukru dkSu Fkk \ mlds /kkfeZd lq/kkjksa ds ckjs vki D;k tkurs gSa \

3. Discuss the contribution of Egypt in the following fields :–

fuEufyf[kr {ks=ksa esa feJ ds ;ksxnku dh ppkZ dhft, %& (a) Pyramids ¼fijkfeM½ (b) Science ¼foKku½ (c) History-writing with reference to Herodotus ¼ghjksMksVl ds lanHkZ esa bfrgl ys[k½ (d) Rosetta Stone¼jkslsVk LVksu½

4. What do you know about culture and civilization of Egypt during middle or feudal age ?

e/; ;qxhu@lkeur;qx feJ dh lH;rk vkSj laLÑfr ds ckjs esa vki D;k tkurs gSa \

GROUP 'B' 5. What do you know about contributions of twin rivers Tigris and Euphrates to Mesopotamia ?

eslksiksVkfe;k ds ntyk vkSj Qqjkr uked tqM+ok¡ ufn;ksa ds ;ksxnku ds ckjs esa vki D;k tkurs gSa \

6. What do you know about achievements of Sargon-I in the history of Akkad ?

vDdM ds bfrgkl esa lkjxu izFke dh miyfC/k;ksa ds ckjs esa vki D;k tkurs gSa \

7. Write an essay on the city-states of Sumeria.

lqesfj;k ds uxj&jkT;ksa ij ,d ys[k fyf[k, A

8. Throw light on the codification of the law code of Hammurabi.

gEeqjkch dh fof/k lafgrk ij izdk'k Mkfy, A

GROUP 'C' 9. Throw light on the broad features of Zoroastrianism.

tjFkqLVªckn dh O;kid fo'ks"krkvksa ij izdk'k Mkfy, A

10. Write notes on any two of the following :–

fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUgh nks ij fVIi.kh fyf[k;s %& (a) Art of Iran with reference to Susa and Ecbatna ¼'kqlk vkSj ,dckruk ds lanHkZ esa bjku dh dyk½ (b) Darius ¼nkjk;kSl ¼Msfj;l½½ (c) Satrapy ¼{k=ih½ (d) Zend-Avesta ¼tsUn&vosLrk½

N A L A N D A O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y M.A. History, Part–I

PAPER–VIII [Chinese, Greco-Roman and Islamic Civilization]

Annual Examination, 2016 Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80

Answer five questions in all, selecting atleast one question from each group. All questions carry equal marks. izR;sd xzqi ls de ls de ,d iz'u dk p;u djrs gq;s dqy ik¡p iz'uksa dk mÙkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksa ds vad leku gSa A

GROUP 'A' 1. Write an essay on the contributions of China to the progress of science and technology.

foKku vkSj rduhdh ds {ks= esa phu dh nsuksa ij ,d ys[k fyf[k, A

2. Who was La-otse ? What do you know about his views ?

yk&vksRls dkSu Fkk \ mlds fopkjksa ds ckjs esa vki D;k tkurs gSa \

3. Show your acquaintance with worship of nature and ancestors in China.

phu esa izÑfr ,oa iwoZtksa dh iwtk ds lkFk viuk ifjp; fn[kkb, A

GROUP 'B' 4. Write an essay on the extent of empire during times of Alexander the great.

fldUnj egku ds le; lkezkT; foLrkj ij ,d fucU/k fyf[k, A

5. What do you know about contributions of ancient Greece literature, religion and science ?

izkphu ;wuku dk lkfgR;] /keZ vkSj foKku ds izfr nsuksa ds ckjs esa vki D;k tkurs gSa \

6. What do you know about Julius Caesar ?

twfy;l lhtj ds ckjs esa vki D;k tkurs gSa \

7. What do you know about achievements of Augustus Caesar ?

vkxLVl lhtj dh miyfC/k;ksa ds ckjs esa vki D;k tkurs gSa \

GROUP 'C' 8. What do you know about origin and development of the Caliphate ?

dSfyQsV dh mRifÙk vkSj fodkl ds ckjs esa vki D;k tkurs gSa \

9. What do you know about eminent personalities during the times of Caliphate ?

dSfyQsV dky esa egRoiw.kZ O;fDr;ksa ds ckjs esa vki D;k tkurs gSa \

10. What do you know about causes for the victory of Islam ?

bLyke dh fot; ds dkj.kksa ds ckjs esa vki D;k tkurs gSa \

N A L A N D A O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y M.A. History, Part–II PAPER–IX [SET-A]

(Political and Socio-Economic History of Medieval India) [Turco-Afghan period - 1200 A.D. to 1500 A.D]

Annual Examination, 2016

Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80 Answer five questions in all, selecting atleast two questions from each group. All questions carry equal marks.

izR;sd xzqi ls de ls de nksa iz'u dk p;u djrs gq;s dqy ik¡p iz'uksa dk mÙkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksa ds vad leku gSa A

GROUP 'A' 1. Evaluate Iltutmish as a conquerer and ruler. ,d fotsrk vkSj 'kkld ds :i esa bYrqrfe'k dk ewY;kdau dhft, A

2. Discuss the administrative achievements of Alauddin Khalji. vykmíhu [kYth dh iz'kklfud miyfC/k;ksa dh foospuk dhft, A

3. Give an account of the reforms of Firoz Shah Tughlug. fQjkst'kkg rqxyd ds lq/kkjksa dk fooj.k nhft, A 4. Examine the nature and impact of Mangol invasions. eaxksy vkØe.kksa ds Lo:i vkSj izHkko dk ijh{k.k dhft, A

5. Throw light on the rise and fall of Bahmani Kingdom cgeuh lkezkT; ds mRFkku vkSj iru ij izdk'k Mkft, A

6. 'Sikandar Lodi was the greatest of the Lodis'. Explain. ^^fldUnj yksnh yksfn;ksa esa egkure 'kkld Fkk A^^ O;k[;k dhft, A

GROUP 'B' 7. Describe critically the main features of central administration under the Sultans of Delhi. fnYyh lqYrkuksa ds vUrxZr dsUæh; iz'kklu ds eq[; rÙoksa dk vkykspukRed o.kZu dhft, A 8. Analyze the economic conditions under the Delhi Sultanate. fnYyh lYrur ds vUrxZr vkÆFkd fLFkfr;ksa dk fo'ys"k.k dhft, A

9. Narrate the growth of Hindi literature during the Sultanate period. lYrur dky esa fgUnh lkfgR; ds fodkl dk o.kZu dhft, A 10. Write short notes on any Two of the following :– fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUgh nks ij laf{kIr fVIi.kh fyf[k;s %& (a) Vijay Nagar Administration ¼fot; uxj dk 'kklu izcU/k½ (b) Theory of Kingship of Balban ¼cycu dk jktRo dk fl)kUr½ (c) Impact of Sufism on Indian Society ¼Hkkjrh; lekt ij lwQhokn dk izHkko½ (d) Growth of Science and Technological Education in Sultanate Period ¼lYrur dky esa foKku

vkSj rduhdh f'k{kk dk fodkl½

Examination Programme, 2016

M.A. History, Part-II (for Enrollment No. : 140050001 to 140051715)

Date Papers Time Examination Centre

21.06.2016 Paper-IX 8.00 AM to 11.00 AM Nalanda Open University, Patna

23.06.2016 Paper-X 8.00 AM to 11.00 AM Nalanda Open University, Patna

25.06.2016 Paper-XI 8.00 AM to 11.00 AM Nalanda Open University, Patna

27.06.2016 Paper-XII 8.00 AM to 11.00 AM Nalanda Open University, Patna

29.06.2016 Paper-XIII 8.00 AM to 11.00 AM Nalanda Open University, Patna

01.07.2016 Paper-XIV 8.00 AM to 11.00 AM Nalanda Open University, Patna

05.07.2016 Paper-XV 8.00 AM to 11.00 AM Nalanda Open University, Patna

07.07.2016 Paper-XVI 8.00 AM to 11.00 AM Nalanda Open University, Patna

N A L A N D A O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y M.A. History, Part–II PAPER–IX [SET-B]

(Political and Socio-Economic History of Medieval India) [Turco-Afghan period - 1200 A.D. to 1500 A.D]

Annual Examination, 2016

Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80 Answer five questions in all, selecting atleast two questions from each group. All questions carry equal marks.

izR;sd xzqi ls de ls de nks iz'u dk p;u djrs gq;s dqy ik¡p iz'uksa dk mÙkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksa ds vad leku gSa A

GROUP 'A' 1. Describe the achievements of Iltutmish as the ruler of Delhi Sultanate. fnYyh lYrur ds 'kkld ds :i esa bYrqfe'k dh miyfC/k;ksa dk o.kZu dhft, A

2. Examine the theory of Kingship enunciated by Balban. cycu ds }kjk izfrikfnr jktRo ds fl)kUr dk ijh{k.k dhft, A

3. Form an estimate of the domestic and external policies of Firozshah Tughlug. fQjkst'kkg rqxyd dh x`g ,oa cká uhfr;ksa dk ewY;kdau dhft, A 4. Analyze the nature and impact of Mangol invasions on Delhi Sultanate. fnYyh lYrur ij eaxksy vkØe.kksa ds Lo:i vkSj izHkkoksa dk fo'ys"k.k dhft, A

5. Describe the life and achievement of Sikandar Shah Lodi. fldUnj 'kkg yksnh ds thou o`Ùk ,oa miyfC/k;ksa dk o.kZu dhft, A

6. Discuss the causes of the downfall of Tughlug dynasty. rqxyd oa'k ds iru ds dkj.kksa dh foospuk dhft,

GROUP 'B' 7. Give a comparative description of the social condition of Hindu-Muslim society. fgUnq&eqfLye lekt dh lkekftd n'kk dk ,d rqyukRed o.kZu izLrqr dhft, A 8. Analyze the economic conditions in the Turco-Afghan period. rqdZ&vQxku dky esa vkfFkZd n'kk dk fo'ys"k.k dhft, A

9. Explain the origin and development of Hindi literature during the sultanate period. lYrur dky esa fgUnh lkfgR; dh mRifÙk vkSj fodkl dh O;k[;k dhft, A 10. Write short notes on any Two of the following :– fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUgh nks ij laf{kIr fVIi.kh fyf[k;s %& (a) Bahmani Kingdom ¼cgeuh lkezkT; ½ (b) Military Reports of Alauddin Khilji ¼vykmíhu [kYth ds lSfud lq/kkj½ (c) Impact of Sufism on Indian Society ¼Hkkjrh; lekt ij lwQhokn dk izHkko½ (d) Muslim Education in Turco-Afghan Period ¼rqdZ&vQxku dky eas eqfLye f'k{kk½

Examination Programme, 2016

M.A. History, Part-II (for Enrollment No. : 140051716 to 140052775 & All Old Batch Students)

Date Papers Time Examination Centre

21.06.2016 Paper-IX 3.30 PM to 6.30 PM Nalanda Open University, Patna

23.06.2016 Paper-X 3.30 PM to 6.30 PM Nalanda Open University, Patna

25.06.2016 Paper-XI 3.30 PM to 6.30 PM Nalanda Open University, Patna

27.06.2016 Paper-XII 3.30 PM to 6.30 PM Nalanda Open University, Patna

29.06.2016 Paper-XIII 3.30 PM to 6.30 PM Nalanda Open University, Patna

01.07.2016 Paper-XIV 3.30 PM to 6.30 PM Nalanda Open University, Patna

05.07.2016 Paper-XV 3.30 PM to 6.30 PM Nalanda Open University, Patna

07.07.2016 Paper-XVI 3.30 PM to 6.30 PM Nalanda Open University, Patna

N A L A N D A O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y M.A. History, Part–II PAPER–X [SET-A]

(Political and Socio-Economic History of Medieval India) [Mughal period - 1500 A.D. to 1750 A.D]

Annual Examination, 2016

Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80

Answer Five Questions in all, selecting atleast Two Questions from each group. All questions carry equal marks. izR;sd xzqi ls de ls de nksa iz'u dk p;u djrs gq;s dqy ik¡p iz'uksa dk mÙkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksa ds vad leku gSa A

GROUP 'A' 1. Discuss the conquests of Babur in India. ckcj dh Hkkjr fot;ksa dh foospuk dhft, A

2. 'Humayun tumbled through life and tumbled out of it.' Elaborate the statement in the light of Humayun's failures.

^gqek;w¡ thou Hkj Bksdjsa [kkrk jgk vkSj Bksdj ls gh mlds thou dk var Hkh gqvkA* bl dFku dh O;k[;k gqek;w¡ dh vlQyrkvksa ds vkyksd esa dhft, A

3. Discuss the main features of Mansabdari System under Akbar. vdcj ds vUrxZr eulcnkjh izFkk dh eq[; fo'ks"krkvksa dk o.kZu dhft, A

4. Evaluate Akbar's contributions to the development of literature, art and architecture. lkfgR;] dyk vkSj LFkkiR;dyk ds fodkl esa vdcj ds vonkuksa dk ewY;kadu dhft, A

5. Form an estimate of Jahangir as a ruler. 'kkld ds :i esa tgk¡xhj dk ewY;kadu dhft, A

6. Critically analyze Aurangzeb's responsibility for the downfall of Mughal empire. eqx+y lkezkT; ds iru ds fy, vkSjaxts+c ds mÙkjnkf;Ro dk vkykspukRed fo'ys"k.k dhft, A

GROUP 'B' 7. Examine the salient features of the Central administration of the Mughals. eqxykas ds dsUnzh; iz'kklu dh izeq[k fo'ks"krkvksa dk ijh{k.k dhft, A

8. Throw light on the status of women in Mughal India. eqxydkyhu Hkkjr esa efgykvksa dh n'kk ij izdk'k Mkfy, A

9. Describe the development of Mughal architecture under the patronage of Shahjahan. 'kkgtgk¡ ds laj{k.k esa eqxy LFkkiR; dyk ds fodkl dk o.kZu dhft, A

10. Write short notes on any Two of the following :– fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUgh nks ij laf{kIr fVIi.kh fyf[k;s %& (a) Land Revenue System under Shershah ¼'ksj'kkg ds vUrxZr Hkw&jktLo O;oLFkk½ (b) Aurangzeb's religious policy ¼vkSjjatsc dh /kkfeZd uhfr½ (c) Hindu educational system in Mughal period ¼eqxy dky esa fgUnw f'k{kk O;oLFkk½ (d) Industries in Mughal period ¼eqxy dky esa m|ksx½

N A L A N D A O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y M.A. History, Part–II PAPER–X [SET-B]

(Political and Socio-Economic History of Medieval India) [Mughal period - 1500 A.D. to 1750 A.D]

Annual Examination, 2016

Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80

Answer Five questions in all, selecting atleast Two Questions from each group. All questions carry equal marks. izR;sd xzqi ls de ls de nksa iz'u dk p;u djrs gq;s dqy ik¡p iz'uksa dk mÙkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksa ds vad leku gSa A

GROUP 'A' 1. Evaluate Babur as the conqueror of India. fgUnqLrku ds fotsrk ds :i esa ckcj dk ewY;kadu dhft, A

2. Narrate Humayun's struggle against Afghans. What were the causes of his failure ? vQxkuksa ds fo:) gqek;w¡ ds la?k"kZ dk o.kZu dhft, A mldh vlQyrk ds D;k dkj.k Fks \

3. Discuss the mansabdari system and its merits and demerits under the reign of Akbar. vdcj ds 'kklu dky esa eulcnkjh izFkk vkSj blds xq.k ,oa nks"kksa dh foospuk dhft, A

4. Describe the cultural progress under the patronage of Akbar. vdcj ds laj{k.k esa lkaLÑfrd izxfr dk o.kZu dhft, A

5. Throw light on the Deccan policy of Shahjahan. 'kkgtgk¡ dh nf{k.k uhfr ij izdk'k Mkfy, A

6. Critically analyse Aurangzeb's responsibility for the downfall of Mughal empire. eqx+y lkezkT; ds iru ds fy, vkSjaxts+c ds mÙkjnkf;Ro dk vkykspukRed fo'ys"k.k dhft, A

GROUP 'B' 7. Write about the Land Revenue System under the Mughals. eqxyksa ds vUrxZr Hkw&jktLo O;oLFkk ds fo"k; esa fyf[k;s A

8. Throw light on the status of women in Mughal India. eqxydkyhu Hkkjr esa efgykvksa dh n'kk ij izdk'k Mkfy, A

9. Identify the main features of Mughal Architecture. eqxy LFkkiR;dyk ds eq[; rRokas dks fpfUgr dhft, A

10. Write short notes on any Two of the following :– fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUgh nks ij laf{kIr fVIi.kh fyf[k;s %& (a) Shershah as an empire-builder ¼'ksj'kkg ,d lkezkT; fuekZrk ds :i esa½ (b) Aurangzeb's religious policy ¼vkSjaxtsc dh /kkfeZd uhfr½ (c) Mughal Educational System ¼eqxy f'k{kk iz.kkyh½ (d) Growth of Industries in Mughal Period ¼eqxy dky esa m|ksxksa dk fodkl½

N A L A N D A O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y M.A. History, Part–II PAPER–XI [SET-A]

(Political History of Modern India) Annual Examination, 2016

Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80

Answer any five Questions. All questions carry equal marks. fdUgha ik¡p iz'uksa dk mÙkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksa ds vad leku gSa A

1. Write a note on the factors responsible for rise of the Marathas.

ejkBksa ds mRd"kZ ds fy;s mÙkjnk;h rF;ksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

2. "The battle of Buxer was more decisive than the battle of Plassey". Explain.

^^Iyklh&;q) dh vis{kk cDlj&;q) vf/kd fu.kkZ;d Fkk A** O;k[;k dhft, A

3. Write a note on Warren Hasting's relations with native states of India.

Hkkjrh; fj;klrksa ds lkFk okjsu gsÇLVXl ds lEcU/kksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

4. Give an account of the reforms introduced by Lord Cornwallis.

ykMZ dkuZokfyl }kjk izkjEHk fd;s x;s lq/kkjksa dk fooj.k izLrqr dhft, A

5. Write a note on achievements of Hyder Ali.

gSnj vyh dh miyfC/k;ksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

6. Critically analyze the causes and effects of the Anglo-Maratha Wars.

vkaXy&ejkBk ;q)ksa ds dkj.kksa ,oa ifj.kkeksa dk vkykspukRed fo'ys"k.k dhft, A

7. Make an assessment of the life and achievements of Ranjeet Singh.

j.kthr Çlg dh thouh ,oa miyfC/k;ksa dk ewY;kadu dhft, A

8. Discuss Lord Dalhousie's "Doctrine of Lapse" and its effects on Indian states.

ykMZ MygkSth dh ^^xksn fu"ks/k fl)kUr** rFkk Hkkjrh; fj;klrksa ij blds ifj.kkeksa dh O;k[;k dhft, A

9. Throw light on the causes and consequences of the Revolt of 1857 A.D.

1857 bZŒ ds foæksg ds dkj.kksa ,oa ifj.kkeksa ij izdk'k Mkfy, A

10. Write a note on judicial set up the British Raj.

fczfV'k jkt ds nkSjku U;kf;d O;oLFkk ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

N A L A N D A O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y M.A. History, Part–II PAPER–XI [SET-B]

(Political History of Modern India) Annual Examination, 2016

Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80

Answer any five Questions. All questions carry equal marks. fdUgha ik¡p iz'uksa dk mÙkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksa ds vad leku gSa A

1. Write a note on the factors responsible for rise of the Marathas.

ejkBksa ds mRd"kZ ds fy, mÙkjnk;h rF;ksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

2. Account for the Anglo-French rivalry in South India.

nf{k.k Hkkjr esa vkaXy&Ýkalhlh izfr}fUnrk dk ys[kk&tks[kk nhft, A

3. Give an account of the reforms launched by Warren Hastings.

okjsu gsÇLVXl }kjk izkjEHk fd;s x;s lq/kkjksa dk ys[kk&tks[kk nhft, A

4. Write a note on subsidiary alliance of Lord Wellesely.

ykMZ osystyh dh lgk;d laf/k ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

5. Examine the achievements of Tipu Sultan.

Vhiw lqYrku dh miyfC/k;ksa dk ijh{k.k dhft, A

6. Write a note on Anglo-Awadh relations.

vkaXy&vo/k lEcU/kksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

7. Discuss Lord Dalhousie's "Doctrine of Escheat".

ykMZ MygkSth ds ^^lEifÙk gM+i&lg&jkT; foy; fl)kUr** dh O;k[;k dhft, A

8. Describe the causes and consequences of the Second Anglo-Afghan War.

f}rh; vkaXy&vQxku ;q) ds dkj.kksa ,oa ifj.kkeksa dk o.kZu dhft, A

9. Write a note on Tribal uprisings under the British rule till 1857.

1857 rd fczfV'k 'kklu ds v/khu vkfnoklh foæksgksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

10. Write a note on the organization of the Revenue Administration under the British rule till 1857.

1857 rd fczfV'k 'kklu ds v/khu jktLo iz'kklu ds laxBu ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

N A L A N D A O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y M.A. History, Part–II PAPER–XII [SET-A]

(Socio-Economic and Cultural History of Modern India) Annual Examination, 2016

Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80

Answer any five Questions. All questions carry equal marks. fdUgha ik¡p iz'uksa dk mÙkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksa ds vad leku gSa A

1. Critically examine the educational policy of Lord Macaulay.

ykMZ eSdkys dh f'k{kk&uhfr dh vkykspukRed leh{kk dhft, A

2. Write a note on the causes and effects of the socio-religious reform movements of the 19th century

in India.

19oha 'knh ds Hkkjrh; lkekftd&lg&/kkfeZd lq/kkj vkUnksyuksa ds dkj.kksa ,oa izHkkoksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k;s A

3. Give an account of the policies and programmes of Rama-krishna Mission.

jkeÑ".k fe'ku ds fl)kUrksa ,oa dk;ZØeksa dk ys[kk tks[kk nhft, A

4. Write a note on Aligarh movement and its effects on Muslim Society.

vyhx<+ vkUnksyu ,oa eqfLye lekt ij blds izHkkoksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

5. Explain the role of Jyotiba Phule in the upliftment of the Dalits.

nfyrksa ds mRFkku esa T;ksfrck Qqys dh Hkwfedk dks Li"V dhft, A

6. Account for the economic condition of India during the 1st half of the 18th century.

18oha 'krkfCn ds iwokZ)Z esa Hkkjr dh vkfFkZd fLFkfr dk ys[k&tks[kk nhft, A

7. Explain the main features, merits and demerits of the Raiyyatwari system of land settlement.

Hkwfe O;oLFkk ds jS¸;rokM+h i)fr dh eq[; fo'ks"krkvksa] xq.k ,oa nks"kksa dks Li"V dhft, A

8. Write a note on the measures taken by Warren Hastings and Lord Cornwallis on reforming the

chaotic currency system of India.

Hkkjr dh vjktd eqnzk&O;oLFkk dks lq/kkjus ds fy, okjsu gsfLVaXl ,oa ykMZ dkuZokfyl }kjk mBk;s x;s mik;ksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

9. Assess the effects of the First World War on Indian Economy.

Hkkjrh; vFkZ O;oLFkk ij izFke fo'o ;q) ds izHkkoksa dk ewY;kadu dhft, A

10. Write a short note on any Two of the following :– fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUgh nks ij laf{kIr fVIi.kh fyf[k;s %& (a) Brahmo Samaj ¼czã lekt½ (b) Role of Christian missionaries in spread of education in India. ¼Hkkjr esa f'k{kk izlkj esa bZlkbZ

fe'kufj;ksa dk ;ksxnku½ (c) Famine of the 19th century ¼19oha 'krkfCn dk vdky½

N A L A N D A O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y M.A. History, Part–II PAPER–XII [SET-B]

(Socio-Economic and Cultural History of Modern India) Annual Examination, 2016

Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80

Answer any five Questions. All questions carry equal marks. fdUgha ik¡p iz'uksa dk mÙkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksa ds vad leku gSa A

1. Critically examine the recommendations of Radha-krishnan and Kothari commissions on

educational reforms.

'kS{kf.kd lq/kkjksa ij jk/kkÑ".kuu ,oa dksBkjh vk;ksxksa }kjk fn;s x;s lq>koksa dh vkykspukRed leh{kk dhft, A

2. Analyze the causes and effects of the socio-religious reform movements of the 19th century in

India.

Hkkjr esa mUuhloha 'krkfCn esa gq, lkekftd&lg&/kkfeZd lq/kkj vkUnksyuksa ds dkj.kksa ,oa izHkkoksa dk fo'ys"k.k dhft, A

3. "Brahmo Samaj was a reactionary while Arya Samaj was a revivalist reforms movement." Examine

this statement.

^^czã lekt izfrfØ;koknh tcfd vk;Z lekt iqutkZxj.koknh lq/kkj vkUnksyu Fkk A** bl dFku dh leh{kk dhft, A

4. Explain the role of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in modernizing the Muslim society in India in the 19th

century.

Hkkjr esa 19oha 'krkfCn esa eqfLye lekt ds vk/kqfudhdj.k gsrq lj lS ;n vgen [kku }kjk dh xbZ Hkwfedk dks Li"V dhft, A

5. Describe the contribution of Christian missionaries in spread of Christianity, modern education,

medical and health care in India in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

19oha ,oa 20oha 'knh ds izkjEHk esa Hkkjr esa bZlkbZ /keZ] vk/kqfud f'k{kk] fpfdRlk ,oa LokLF; ds fodkl esa bZlkbZ fe'kufj;ksa }kjk fd;s x;s ;ksxnkuksa dk o.kZu dhft, A

6. Account for the economic condition of India during the 1st half of the 18th century.

18oha 'krkfCn ds iwokZ)Z esa Hkkjr dh vkfFkZd fLFkfr dk ys[k&tks[kk nhft, A

7. Explain the main features, merits and demerits of the Permanent settlement.

LFkk;h Hkwfe O;oLFkk dh fo'ks"krkvksa] xq.k ,oa nks"kksa dh O;k[;k dhft, A

8. Write a note on expansion of railway system and its effects on Socio-economic condition and

national integration of India.

Hkkjr esa jsyos iz.kkyh ds foLrkj rFkk lkekftd&lg&vkfFkZd fLFkfr ,oa jk"Vªh; ,drk ij iM+us okys blds izHkkoksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k;s A

9. Give an account of the causes and effects of the famine of the 19th century in India.

19oha 'knh esa Hkkjr esa vk;s vdky ds dkj.kksa ,oa ifj.kkeksa dk fooj.k izLrqr dhft, A

10. Write a short note on any Two of the following :– fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUgh nks ij laf{kIr fVIi.kh fyf[k;s %& (a) Rama-krishna mission ¼jkeÑ".k fe'ku½ (b) Nature of the lower caste movements in post-independent India. ¼vktknh ds ckn Hkkjr esa

fuEutkrh; vkUnksyuksa dk Lo:i½ (c) Effects of First World War on Indian economy ¼Hkkjrh; vFkZ&O;oLFkk ij izFke fo'o ;q) dk izHkko½

N A L A N D A O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y M.A. History, Part–II PAPER–XIII [SET-A]

(Indian National Movement) Annual Examination, 2016

Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80

Answer any five Questions. All questions carry equal marks. fdUgha ik¡p iz'uksa dk mÙkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksa ds vad leku gSa A

1. Write a note on national organizations of the pre-congress period and their ideologies.

dkaxzsl ds iwoZoÙkhZ jk"Vªh; laxBuksa ,oa muds fopkj/kkjkvksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k;s A

2. Describe briefly the causes, nature and significance of the Swadeshi movement.

Lons'kh vkUnksyu ds dkj.kksa] Lo:i ,oa egÙkk dk la{ksi esa o.kZu dhft, A

3. Throw light on policies and programmes of the Revolutionary movement and causes for its failure.

ØkfUrdkjh vkUnksyu dh uhfr;ksa ,oa dk;ZØeksa rFkk mldh foQyrk ds dkj.kksa ij izdk'k Mkfy, A

4. Write a note on Home Rule Movement as initiated by Annie Besant.

,uh cslsaV }kjk izkjEHk fd;s x;s gkse :y vkUnksyu ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k;s A

5. Discuss the circumstances in which the R.S.S. was born and throw light on its ideals and programmes.

jk"Vªh; Lo;a lsod la?k dh mRifÙk ls lEcfU/kr ifjfLFkfr;ksa dh O;k[;k dhft;s rFkk mlds vkn'kksZ ,oa dk;ZØeksa ij izdk'k Mkfy, A

6. Analyse the causes, nature and importance of Non-Cooperation movement.

vlg;ksx vkUnksyu ds dkj.kksa] Lo:i ,oa egRo dk fo'ys"k.k dhft, A

7. Write an essay on Quit-India movement.

Hkkjr NksM+ks vkUnksyu ij ,d fucU/k fyf[k;s A

8. Examine the role of Left-wing parties in freedom movement of India.

Hkkjrh; jk"Vªh; vkUnksyu esa okeiaFkh nyksa dh Hkwfedk dk ijh{k.k dhft, A

9. Write an essay on Cripp's Mission.

fØIl fe'ku ij ,d fucU/k fyf[k;s A

10. Write a note on merger of princely states in Indian union. Hkkjrh; la?k esa ns'kh fj;klrksa ds foy; ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k;s A

N A L A N D A O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y M.A. History, Part–II PAPER–XIII [SET-B]

(Indian National Movement) Annual Examination, 2016

Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80

Answer any five Questions. All questions carry equal marks. fdUgha ik¡p iz'uksa dk mÙkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksa ds vad leku gSa A

1. Account for the causes of the rise of Indian Nationalism in 19th century.

19oha 'krkfCn esa Hkkjrh; jk"Vªokn ds mn; ds dkj.kksa dk fooj.k nhft, A

2. Write a note on different theories regarding origin and establishment of the Indian National Congress.

Hkkjrh; jk"Vªh; dk¡xzsl dh mRifÙk ,oa LFkkiuk ls lEcfU/kr fofHkUu fl)kUrksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k;s A

3. Account for the Home Rule Movement started by Annie Besant.

,uh cslsaV }kjk pyk;s x;s gkse :y vkUnksyu dk fooj.k nhft, A

4. Write an essay on Khilafat Movement.

f[kykQr vkUnksyu ij ,d fucU/k fyf[k;s A

5. Examine the causes an effects of the Civil Disobedience movement.

lfou; voKk vkUnksyu ds dkj.kksa ,oa ifj.kkekas dh leh{kk dhft, A

6. Write an essay on Quit-India movement.

Hkkjr NksM+ks vkUnksyu ij ,d fucU/k fyf[k;s A

7. Examine critically the causes and effects of Farmer's movements in the 19th century.

19oha 'krkfCn esa fdlku vkUnksyuksa ds dkj.kksa ,oa ifj.kkeksa dh vkykspukRed leh{kk dhft, A

8. Write an essay on Wavell's plan.

ososy&;kstuk ij ,d fucU/k fyf[k;s A

9. Throw light on partition of India and events in its aftermath.

Hkkjr&foHkktu rFkk mlds rqjUr ckn ds ?kVukØeksa ij izdk'k Mkfy, A

10. Write a note on merger of princely states in Indian union. Hkkjrh; la?k esa ns'kh fj;klrksa ds foy; ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k;s A

N A L A N D A O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y M.A. History, Part–II PAPER–XIV [SET-A]

(History of Europe) Annual Examination, 2016

Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80

Answer any five Questions. All questions carry equal marks. fdUgha ik¡p iz'uksa dk mÙkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksa ds vad leku gSa A

1. Discuss the factors responsible for triggering the Renaissance in Europe and its after effects.

;wjksi esa iqutkZxj.k mRiszfjr djus okys dkjdksa rFkk mlds mÙkjorhZ izHkkoksa dh O;k[;k dhft, A

2. Write a note on Martin Luther and Reformation movement in Germany.

teZuh esa ekfVZu ywFkj ,oa /keZ lq/kkj vkUnksyu ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k;s A

3. Describe the causes, consequences and effects of the Counter Reformation movement in Europe.

;wjksi esa izfr /keZ&lq/kkj vkUnksyu ds dkj.kksa] ifj.kkeksa ,oa izHkkoksa dk o.kZu dhft, A

4. Write a note on the rise of Holland as a colonial power.

vkSifuosf'kd 'kfDr ds :i esa gkyS.M ds mRd"kZ ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k;s A

5. Discuss the achievements of Louis, the fourteenth.

yqbZ pkSngosa dh miyfC/k;ksa dh O;k[;k dhft, A

6. Examine the domestic and foreign policies of Catherine II.

dSFkjhu f}rh; dh x`g ,oa fons'k uhfr;ksa dk ijh{k.k dhft, A

7. Discuss the causes responsible for establishment of the "Reign of Terror" in France in post

Revolution period, it nature and achievements

mÙkjorhZ Økafr dky esa ^^Ýkal esa vkrad&jkT;** dh LFkkiuk ds dkj.kksa] blds Lo:i rFkk miyfC/k;ksa dh O;k[;k dhft, A

8. Write a note on the achievements of Napoleon Bonaparte as Chief Consul.

iz/kku dkUly ds :i esa uSiksfy;u cksukikVZ dh miyfC/k;ksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k;s A

9. The Continental System was the primary reason responsible for downfall of Napoleon. Comment.

egk}hih; O;oLFkk uSiksfy;u ds iru dk eq[; dkj.k Fkh A eUrC; xfBr dhft, A

10. Write a short notes on any Two of the following :– fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUgh nks ij ,d laf{kIr fVIi.kh fyf[k;s %& (a) Richelieus ¼fj'kyw½ (b) Mercantilism ¼okf.kT;okn½ (c) Causes of the French Revolution ¼Ýkalhlh Økafr ds dkj.k½

N A L A N D A O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y M.A. History, Part–II PAPER–XIV [SET-B]

(History of Europe) Annual Examination, 2016

Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80

Answer any five Questions. All questions carry equal marks. fdUgha ik¡p iz'uksa dk mÙkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksa ds vad leku gSa A

1. List out the factors responsible for triggering the Renaissance in Europe and its after effects.

;wjksi esa iqutkZxj.k mRiszfjr djus okys mÙkjnk;h dkjdksa rFkk blds mÙkjorhZ izHkkoksa dks lwph c) dhft, A

2. Examine the causes and effects of the Reformation movement in Europe.

;wjksi esa /keZ lq/kkj vkUnksyu ds dkj.kksa ,oa izHkkoksa dk ijh{k.k dhft, A

3. Describe the causes, consequences and effects of the counter Reformation movement in Europe.

;wjksi ds izfr /keZ lq/kkj vkUnksyu ds dkj.kksa] ifj.kkeksa ,oa izHkkoksa dk o.kZu dhft, A

4. Analyze the causes, progress and effects of the Thirty Year War.

rhl o"khZ; ;q) ds dkj.kksa] izxfr rFkk ifj.kkeksa dk foospu dhft, A

5. Write a note on emergence of England as a sea power and its colonial expansion in the 16th century.

16oha 'krkfCn esa leqnzh 'kfDr ds :i esa baXyS.M ds mn; ,oa mlds vkSifuosf'kd foLrkj ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k;s A

6. Analyze the life profile and achievements of Peter, the Great.

ihVj egku dh thouh ,oa miyfC/k;ksa dk fo'ys"k.k dhft, A

7. Examine domestic and foreign policies of Frederick, the Great.

ÝsMfjd egku dh x`g ,oa fons'k uhfr;ksa dk ijh{k.k dhft, A

8. Define "Mercantilism" and account for its rise and growth.

^^okf.kT;okn** dks ifjHkkf"kr dhft, rFkk mlds mRd"kZ ,oa fodkl dk ys[kk&tks[kk nhft, A

9. Write an essay on the Continental system.

egk}hih; O;oLFkk ij ,d fucU/k fyf[k;s A

10. Write a short notes on any Two of the following :– fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUgh nks ij ,d laf{kIr fVIi.kh fyf[k;s %& (a) Martin Luther ¼ekfVZu ywFkj½ (b) Causes of the French Revolution ¼Ýkalhlh Økafr ds dkj.k½ (c) Napoleon's achievements ¼uSiksfy;u dh miyfC/k;k¡½

N A L A N D A O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y M.A. History, Part–II PAPER–XV [SET-A]

(Modern History of America, China and Japan) Annual Examination, 2016

Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80

Answer five questions in all, selecting atleast Two Questions from Group 'A' and One Question each from Group 'B' & Group 'C'. All questions carry equal marks. xzqi ^,* ls de ls de nks ,oa xzqi ^ch* ,o xzqi ^lh* de ls de ,d iz'u dk p;u djrs gq;s

dqy ik¡p iz'uksa dk mÙkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksa ds vad leku gSa A

GROUP 'A' 1. Discuss main features the American constitution .

vesfjdh lafo/kku dh eq[; fo'ks"krkvksa dh O;k[;k dhft, A

2. Make a critical analysis of Monroe doctrine.

equjksa fl)kUr dh vkykspukRed leh{kk dhft, A

3. Write a note on emancipation of slaves in America.

vesfjdk esa nklksa dh mUeqfDr ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

4. Wrtie a note on American imperialism in the 1890s.

1890 ds n'kd esa vesjhdh lkezkT;okn ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k;s A

5. Make an assessment of Cold War Conditions in post World War II scenario.

f}rh; fo'o ;q)ksÙkj ifjn'; esa 'khr ;q)dkyhu ifjfLFkfr;ksa dk ewY;kadu dhft, A

GROUP 'B' 6. Analyse the "Open Door Policy" and entry of Western powers in China.

^^mUeqDr }kjk uhfr** rFkk phu esa if'peh 'kfDr;ksa ds izos'k dk fo'ys"k.k dhft, A

7. Examine the causes, nature and effects of Boxer rebellion in china.

phu esa ckDlj fonzksg ds dkj.kksa] Lo:i ,oa ifj.kkekas dk ijh{k.k dhft, A

8. Write a note on success of Communism in China.

phu esa lkE;okn dh lQyrk ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

GROUP 'C' 9. Describe the causes and consequences of Manchurian crisis.

eapwfj;k ladV ds dkj.kksa ,oa ifj.kkeksa dk o.kZu dhft, A

10. Why did Japan enter into World War II ? What were its effects on Japan ? Examine.

tkiku us f}rh; fo'o;q) esa D;ksa izos'k fd;k \ tkiku ij bldk D;k izHkko iM+k \ ijh{k.k dhft, A

N A L A N D A O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y M.A. History, Part–II PAPER–XV [SET-B]

(Modern History of America, China and Japan) Annual Examination, 2016

Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80

Answer five questions in all, selecting atleast Two Questions from Group 'A' and One Question each from Group 'B' & Group 'C'. All questions carry equal marks. xzqi ^,* ls de ls de nks ,oa xzqi ^ch* ,o xzqi ^lh* de ls de ,d iz'u dk p;u djrs gq;s

dqy ik¡p iz'uksa dk mÙkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksa ds vad leku gSa A

GROUP 'A' 1. Describe the difficulties faced by the New Republic of America.

vesfjdk ds uohu x.krU= dh dfBukb;ksa dk o.kZu dhft, A

2. Write an essay on westward expansion of America.

vesfjdk ds if'peh foLrkj ij ,d fucU/k fyf[k;s A

3. Write a note on emancipation of slaves in America.

vesfjdk esa nklksa dh mUeqfDr ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

4. Describe the role of America in World War I.

izFke fo'o;q) esa vesfjdk dh Hkwfedk dk o.kZu dhft, A

5. "United States of America virtually became a Welfare State by implementing its policies of New

Deal." Comment.

^^ubZ vk;kstuk vUrxZr viuh uhfr;ksa ds dk;kZUo;u ds QyLo:i la;qDr jkT; vesfjdk okLro esa ,d yksd dY;k.kdkjh jkT; cu x;k A** eUrO; xfBr dhft, A

GROUP 'B' 6. Describe the causes and consequences of the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-95.

1894&95 ds phu&tkiku ;q) ds dkj.kksa ,oa ifj.kkeksa dk fooj.k nhft, A

7. Delineate the efforts and contributions of Dr. Sanyat Sen in modernization of China.

phu ds vk/kqfudhdj.k esa MkΠlU;kr lsu ds iz;klksa ,oa ;ksxnkuksa dks js[kkafdr dhft, A

8. Give an account of the rise and development of Communism in China.

phu esa lkE;okn ds mn; ,oa izxfr dk fooj.k izLrqr dhft, A

GROUP 'C' 9. Evaluate the rise of imperialism in Japan from 1894 to beginning of the First World War.

1894 ls ysdj izFke fo'o ;q) ds izkjEHk gksus rd tkikuh lkezkT;okn ds mRd"kZ dk ewY;kadu dhft, A

10. Why did Japan enter into World War II and with what results ? Examine.

tkiku us f}rh; fo'o;q) esa D;ksa izos'k fd;k vkSj mldk D;k ifj.kke gqvk \ ijh{k.k dhft, A

N A L A N D A O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y M.A. History, Part–II PAPER–XVI [SET-A]

(Modern West - 1815 A.D. to 1950 A.D.) Annual Examination, 2016

Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80

Answer any five Questions. All questions carry equal marks. fdUgha ik¡p iz'uksa dk mÙkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksa ds vad leku gSa A

1. Analyze the causes and consequences of the July Revolution of 1830 in France.

Ýkal esa 1830 dh tqykbZ&Økafr ds dkj.kksa ,oa ifj.kkeksa dk fo'ys"k.k dhft, A

2. Write a note on different stages of the unification of Italy.

bVyh ds ,dhdj.k ds fofHkUu pj.kksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

3. Make an assessment of the Domestic policy of Bismarck.

fcLekdZ dh x`g&uhfr dk ewY;kadu dhft, A

4. Analyze the causes and the effects of the First and Second Balkan Wars.

izFke ,oa f}rh; ckYdu ;q)ksa ds dkj.kksa ,oa ifj.kkeksa dk foospu dhft, A

5. Examine the achievements of the Peace Conference of Paris of 1919.

1919 dh isfjl 'kkfUr lEesyu ds miyfC/k;ksa dh leh{kk dhft, A

6. Discuss the objects with which the League of Nations was set up and critically analyze its

achievements and failures.

ftu mís';ksa ls jk"Vªla?k dh LFkkiuk dh xbZ Fkh mldk o.kZu dhft, rFkk mldh lQyrkvksa ,oa foQyrkvksa dh vkykspukRed leh{kk dhft, A

7. Discuss the factors that prompted expansion of European powers in Asia and Africa in the 19th

century and analyze the British expansion in Burma (Myanmar).

mu dkjdksa dk o.kZu dhft, ftUgksaus 19oha 'krkfCn esa ;wjksih; 'kfDr;ksa dks ,f'k;k rFkk vÝhdk esa foLrkj djus ds fy, mRiszfjr fd;k rFkk cekZ ¼E;kuekj½ esa fczfV'k foLrkj dk ijh{k.k dhft, A

8. Examine the nature, causes and significance of the Russian Revolution of 1917.

1917 bZŒ dh #lh Økafr ds Lo:i] dkj.kksa ,oa egÙo dk ijh{k.k dhft, A

9. Write a note on external policy of Hitler.

fgVyj dh fons'k uhfr ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

10. Throw light on the causes and consequences of the Second World War. f}rh; fo'o;q) ds dkj.kksa ,oa ifj.kkeksa ij izdk'k Mkfy, A

N A L A N D A O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y M.A. History, Part–II PAPER–XVI [SET-B]

(Modern West - 1815 A.D. to 1950 A.D.) Annual Examination, 2016

Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80

Answer any five Questions. All questions carry equal marks. fdUgha ik¡p iz'uksa dk mÙkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksa ds vad leku gSa A

1. What do you understand by Eastern Question ? Explain the attitude of European powers toward

this problem.

vki iwohZ leL;k ls D;k le>rs gSa \ bl leL;k ds izfr ;wjksih; 'kfDr;ksa ds nf"Vdks.k dks Li"V dhft, A

2. Examine the different stages of the unification of Italy.

bVyh ds ,dhdj.k ds fofHkUu pj.kksa dk ijh{k.k dhft, A

3. Throw light on the causes and effects of the Crimean war.

Øhfe;k ;q) ds dkj.kksa ,oa izHkkoksa ij izdk'k Mkfy, A

4. Analyze critically the socialistic and economic policies of Bismarck.

fcLekdZ dh lektoknh ,oa vkÆFkd uhfr;ksa dh vkykspukRed leh{kk dhft, A

5. The Treaty of Versailles was a "dictated" peace. Comment.

olkZ; dh laf/k ,d ^^vf/kjksfir** laf/k Fkh A fVIi.kh dhft, A

6. Discuss the genesis, organization and constitution of the League of Nations.

jk"Vªla?k dh mRifÙk] laxBu ,oa lafo/kku dh foospuk dhft, A

7. Write a note on French expansion in Indo-China.

fgUn&phu esa Ýkalhlh foLrkj ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

8. Write a note on New Economic Policy of Lenin.

ysfuu dh uohu vkÆFkd uhfr ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

9. Explain the causes responsible for rise of Fascism in Italy.

bVyh esa QkflLVokn ds mn; ds fy;s mÙkjnk;h dkj.kksa dks Li"V dhft, A

10. Examine critically the foreign policy of Hitler. fgVyj dh fons'k uhfr dh vkykspukRed ijh{k.k dhft, A