BHIC-132 · December 2022 · English
IGNOU BHIC-132 December 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
HISTORY OF INDIA (From CE 300 to 1206)
Structured previous year question paper for BHIC-132, December 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
B.A. GENERAL (HISTORY)
(BAG
(H))
Term-End Examination
December, 2022
BHIC-132 : HISTORY OF INDIA
(FROM c. 300 TO 1206)
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: Answer any five questions in about 400 words
each. Attempt at least two questions from each
section. All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION I
Q1.Discuss expansion and consolidation of Gupta Empire with special reference to Samudragupta’s conquests.
Q2.Discuss the features of Puranic Hinduism that developed from c. 300 — 1200 CE.
Q3.Elucidate the rise and proliferation of castes during the period c. 700-1200 CE. How did it bring about a social transformation ?
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following in
(a) King and Council of Ministers under the Gupta rule
(b) Arab Invasions
(c) Chola Kingship
(d) Origin of the Rajputs
SECTION II
Q5.Write an essay on the Chalukyas of Badami.
Q6.Discuss the economic structure in the post-Gupta period.
Q7.Describe gender relations during the period c. 700 — 1200 CE.
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following in
(a) The Rashtrakutas
(b) Mahmud of Ghazni
(c) Kalidasa’s contribution in growth of Sanskrit literature
(d) The Nayanars and the Alvars BHIC-132 4
(1) ate Wes (Kingship)