MHI-06 (2020-21) EM ISC

MHI-06: EVOLUTION OF SOCIAL STRUCTURES
IN INDIA THROUGH THE AGES
Course Code: MHI-06
Assignment Code: MHI-06/AST/TMA/2020-21
Total Marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. The assignment is divided into two Sections ‘A’ and ‘B’. You have to attempt at least two questions from each section in about 500 words each. All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION- A 1. Comment on the role of interpretation in the writing of the history of ancient India. 20
2. Discuss how the Vedic texts help us in understanding the social structure of the Vedic societies. 20
3. Critically discuss the Harappan social structure. 20
4. Critically assess the debate on Indian feudalism. 20
5. Discuss the proliferation of jatis in the early mediaeval period. 20
SECTION- B
6. How do you view the nature of peasantization of the tribal societies in the medieval period. 20
7. Critically discuss B.D.Chattopadhyay’s views on the origin and rise of the Rajputs. 20 8. Discuss the spread of Buddhism in the peninsular India. 20 9. Comment on the role of women during India’s freedom struggle. 20 10. Discuss the nature of social discrimination during the colonial period. 20