History of India – VII: 1600 – 1750s — DU History Honours Previous Year Question Papers

1. Sanskrit literary sources provide different dimensions of the notions of kingship in India during the 17%h and 18th centuries. Discuss. The vernacular literary tradition of Mangal Kavya represents different stages of - cultural acceptance of the Mughals in Bengal during 16'- 184 centuries. Elaborate. 2. With special reference to Marwar and Mewar, discuss the factors that led to a breach in Mughal-Rajput relations during the 17h century. 3. Critically examine the validity of the notion of "Agrarian Crisis" in the context of decline of the Mughal Empire. 4. Was the Maratha polity under Shivaji anti-feudal in nature? 5. In the light of recent writings analyse Aurangzeb's policy towards Jizya, temple and music. 6. Describe the elements of allegory and symbolism in either Mughal OR Rajput paintings that developed in India during c. 1600-1750. 7. Discuss the nature of "Village Community" in medieval India. How did it become a mechanism of exploitation of the rural community? 8. Describe the European trading activities in Indian Ocean in the 17 century. What was its impact on the Indian economy?