BHIC-132 · December 2021 · English
IGNOU BHIC-132 December 2021 Previous Year Question Paper
HISTORY OF INDIA (From CE 300 to 1206)
Structured previous year question paper for BHIC-132, December 2021 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
B.A. GENERAL (HISTORY)
(BAG
(H))
Term-End Examination
December, 2021
BHIC-132 : HISTORY OF INDIA FROM ८. 300 ०८. ६.
TO 1206
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
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
Q1.Analyse the factors which brought about the disintegration of the Gupta Empire.
Q2.Discuss the political situation in the Deccan from the 3"4 century CE to mid-6t century CE.
Q3.Write a note on the evolution of Pallava architecture.
Q4.Discuss the extent of Harsha’s empire on the basis of his military campaigns.
SECTION II
Q5.Describe the various types of land grants in the Post-Gupta period. What was the nature of land ownership in this period ?
Q6.Write a note on Puranic Hinduism.
Q7.Who were the Gurjara-Pratiharas ? Which were the major Rajput States after Gurjara-Pratiharas ?
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following in about 250 words each :
(a) Development of Tamil literature under the Pandyas
(b) Status of women in Post-Gupta Period
(c) The Kalachuris
(d) Bhakti Movement in South India BHIC-132 2 wus I wre I