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IGNOU BHIC-105 December 2022 Previous Year Question Paper

HISTORY OF INDIA-III (C. 750-1206 C. E.)

Structured previous year question paper for BHIC-105, December 2022 session.

Max marks: 100 · Questions: 9 · Sections: 2

Verified: 22 Aug 2026

B.A. (HONOURS) (HISTORY)

(BAHIH)

Term-End Examination

December, 2022

BHIC-105 : HISTORY OF INDIA - Ill

(०. 750 - 1206 C.E.)

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.What do you mean by the term “Vamshavali” ?

Q2.Discuss the significance of Rajatarangini as a historical source.

Q3.What were the main features of local administration under the Cholas ? Answer with reference to Ur and Nadu.

Q4.Discuss the society and economy of Eastern India in the early medieval period.

Q5.Write short notes on any two of the following in 200 words each : 10+10

(a) Origin of Rajputs

(b) Vesara Style of Temple Architecture

(c) Conquest of Sindh

(d) Mahmud Ghazni

SECTION II

Q6.How do you explain the invasion of Srivijaya by the Cholas in understanding the relations between India and South-east Asia during the early medieval period ?

Q7.Discuss the changing status of Sudras in the early medieval period.

Q8.Describe the characteristics of the Arid Zone as observed by Jos Gommans.

Q9.Write short notes on any two of the following in about 200 words each : 10+10

(a) Urban Decay in Early Medieval India

(b) Gender relations in Early Medieval Period

(c) Nayanars and Alvars

(d) Astrolabe

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