India: Earliest Times to 8th Century A.D. Course Code: EHI-02 (2022-23) ENGLISH

India: Earliest Times to 8th Century A.D.
Assignment
TMA
Course Code: EHI-02
Assignment Code: EHI-02/AST/TMA/2022-2023
Total Marks: 100
Note: All questions are compulsory. Marks are indicated against each question.
Section 1: Answer each question in about 500 words.
1. Discuss the Mesolithic cultures of India? 20
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Discuss the town planning, drainage and architectural features of Harappan Civilization.
2. What are the main features of the Society, economy and polity of the early Vedic period? 20
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Examine the nature of administrative structure, society and polity of the Guptas.
Section 2: Answer each question in about 250 words.
3. Write an essay on sixteen Mahajanpadas 12
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Discuss the Megalithic culture of India.
4. What were the main features of the administrative organization of the Mauryas? 12
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What were the factors which led to the rise of Magadha?
5. Write a detailed note on Sungas and Kushanas. 12
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Discuss the main features of the trade and urbanization in the period between 200 BCE –
200 CE.
6. Discuss the early state formation in Deccan.
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Discuss the growth of Tamil Language and literature.
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Section 3: Answer in about 100 words each.
7. Write short notes on any two of the following: 6 + 6
a) Ashoka’s Dhamma.
b) Mauryan Art
c) Buddhism
d) Bhakti Ideology