History Paper-1 [Year: 2019]
Q1
Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each:
(a) The non-literary sources of knowing the ancient history of India SHOW ANSWER
(a) The non-literary sources of knowing the ancient history of India SHOW ANSWER
(b) 'Tree Worship' in Indus Valley Civilization
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(c) The Hathigumpha Rock Inscription
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(d) Parshvnath
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Q2
Discuss the 'Chandragupta-Chanakya Strategy' for winning over Nandas and paving way for the establishment of a strong state.
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Q3
How does the 'Allahabad Pillar Inscription' help us to identify the details of Gupta rulers?
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Q4
Throw light on the specific features of Naga Dynasty as revealed through its sources.
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Q5
Write about any three of the following in about 200 words each:
(a) Cult of Jagannath SHOW ANSWER
(a) Cult of Jagannath SHOW ANSWER
(b) Maritime commerce and naval activities of Cholas
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(c) Tripartite Struggle for Supremacy
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(d) Rajtarangini
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Q6
Make a comparative assessment of the personality and outstanding contribution of Dara Shikoh.
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