History Optional : PYQs

Society, culture, literature and the arts in Vijayanagara Empire

1. Discuss how Vijayanagara empire became the cultural capital of the south? [2019, 10 marks]

2. Write a short essay on: “Architecture of the Vijayanagara Empire.” [2000, 20 marks]

Others

1. Make an estimate of Rana Kumbha as a patron of literature and art. [2015, 15 marks]

Conquests and consolidation of the Empire

1. Analyze how the political processes of state formation of Mewar, from 10th-15th century CE was challenged in the 16th century CE by the imperialist policy of Akbar. [2013, 15 marks]

2. Write a short essay on: “Hemu Vikramaditya” [2001, 20 marks]

Establishment of Jagir and Mansab systems

1. Critically analyse whether the success of the Mughals is to be credited to their robust Jagirdari and Mansabdari system. [2019, 15 marks]

2. How was lqta system of the Sultans different from the Jagir system under the Mughals? [2014, 15 marks]

3. Examine the Mansab and Jagir system by Akbar and its subsequent failure in the 18th century. [2011, 30 marks]

4. Write a short essay on: “Mansabdari System” [2002, 20 marks]

Rajput Policy

1. Discuss the relevant illustrations of the relations between Akbar and the Rajput States. [ 2021, 15 marks]

2. Do you think that Akbar’s Rajput policy was a conscious attempt to incorporate the Indian ruling elite with the Mughal Imperial System? [2017, 15 marks]

3. Akbar built the Mughal Empire by enlisting the support of the Rajputs; Aurangzeb destroyed it by alienating the Rajputs.”Discusscritically.[2007,60 marks]

4. “Akbar built the Mughal Empire by enlisting the support Rajputs.” Do you agree? [2003, 60 marks]

5. Describe the Rajput policy of the Mughal emperors. Do you agree with the view that the reversal of Akbar’s Rajput policy by Aurangzeb was responsible for the disintegration of the Mughal Empire? [2000, 60 marks]

Evolution of religious and social outlook, theory of Sulh-i-kul and religious policy

1. “Akbar wished to assert his strong belief in God, but his concept of the way God is to be worshipped was independent of either orthodox Islam or Hindustan.” Comment. [2018, 10 marks]

2. “In medieval Indian history Akbar was unique for his religio-political ideas and policies.” Analyse this statement. [2015, 15 marks]

3. Write a short Essay on: “Implications of Akbar’s notion of Sulh-i-kul.” [2009, 20 marks]

4. Write a short essay on: “Religious tolerance of Akbar.” [2006, 20 marks]

5. Was Din-i-Ilahi ‘a monument of Akbar’s folly’? [2004, 20 marks]

6. Trace the evolution of the religious views of Akbar. Write a note on his policy of Sulh-i kul. [2002, 60 marks]

Court patronage of art and technology

1. Give an estimate of Akbar as a promoter of technology. [2009, 30 marks]]