BHIE-144 · December 2023 · English
IGNOU BHIE-144 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
TRADITIONS OF HISTORY WRITING IN INDIA
Structured previous year question paper for BHIE-144, December 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
B. A. (GENERAL)/
B. A. (HONOURS) HISTORY
(BAG/BAHIH)
Term-End Examination
December, 2023
BHIE-144 : TRADITIONS OF HISTORY
WRITING IN INDIA
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: Attempt 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 the contribution of the epics in the making of a historical tradition.
Q2.How are inscriptions and prashastis important sources for reconstructing history ?
Q3.Explain in brief the historical consciousness and tradition as reflected in the Sangam Literature.
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following in
(a) Buddhist texts
(0) Charita literature
(c) Bhakti poetry
(d) Kulgranthas from Bengal
Section—II
Q5.Explain the importance of Buranjis in constructing history of Assam.
Q6.Write a note on Abul Fazl’s contribution to history writing.
Q7.Write an essay on colonial history writings.
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following in
(a) Berani’s idea of history
(b) Ibn Battuta
(c) Sir Thomas Roe
(9) R.G. Bhandarkar