History of India – V: c. 1500 – 1600 — DU History Honours Previous Year Question Papers

1. With special reference to some important Tawarikh writings, evaluate the significance of Persian literary sources for the study of Mughal Empire in the 2. The 'Gun Powder' Hypotheses fails to adequately explain the reasons behind early military successes of the Mughals in India. Do you agree ? With special reference to the zabti method of assessment, describe the chief features of the Mughal land revenue system. How did it impact the peasantry? 4. The Rajput political culture of the sixteenth century played an important role in their inclusion into the Mughal Empire. Discuss. The prerequisites of state formation in south India in the 16th century were different from the traditional notions. Discuss with special reference to the Levit tearsa 6. Describe the important stages in the evolution of Akbar's policy of Sulh-i-Kul. What ideological challenges did it have to face? Account for. the rise of Vaishnava Bhakti tradition in north India during the How do planning and buildings of Fatehpur Sikri Or Chittor fort, display articulation of imperial authority ?