BHIE-144 · December 2024 · English
IGNOU BHIE-144 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
TRADITIONS OF HISTORY WRITING IN INDIA
Structured previous year question paper for BHIE-144, December 2024 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
B. A. (HONOURS) HISTORY /
B. A. (GENERAL)
(BAHIH/BAG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2024
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.Explain historical consciousness and important historical traditions prevailing in early India.
Q2.Write on the importance of inscriptions in reconstructing early history of India.
Q3.Discuss different forms of genealogies and family histories to understand India’s past.
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following in
(a) Buddhist biographies
(b) Sangam Literature
(c) Amuktamalyada
(d) Vaishnava Hagiography
Section—II
Q5.“Barani is remembered for his significant contribution in understanding medieval Indian history.” Elaborate.
Q6.Write a note on Greek accounts about India’s past.
Q7.Discuss important features of Subaltern historiography.
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following in
(a) Ibn Batutah
(b) Francois Bernier
(c) James Mill
(d) R. G. Bhandarkar