BHIE-144 · June 2025 · English
IGNOU BHIE-144 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
TRADITIONS OF HISTORY WRITING IN INDIA
Structured previous year question paper for BHIE-144, June 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
B. A. (HONS.) HISTORY/
B. A. (GENERAL)
(BAHTH/BAG)
Term-End Examination
June, 2025
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.Write a note on the Buddhist historical tradition.
Q2.“The Sangam literature with its varied themes provides strong evidence of historical collective memory.” Explain.
Q3.Discuss the historical value of Bhakti Hagiography.
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following
(a) Kalidasa’s Kavyas
(b) Ashokan Edicts
(c) Rajatarangini
(d) Teerth Genealogies
Section—II
Q5.Discuss the importance of Buranjis in writing history.
Q6.Write a critical note on Abul Fazl’s writings.
Q7.Explain nationalist approach in writing Indian history with reference to works of R. C. Majumdar.
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following
(a) The history of Firishta
(b) Hsuan-Tsang
(c) Vincent Smith
(d)_ R. P. Dutt