1.

write an essay on the archaeological sources available for the study of the period from 300 bc t
o ad 750
2. ashoka’s dhamma was mainly an extension of his administrative policy. Do you agree?
3. How far would you agree that ashoka’s dhamma was an administrative tool to keep the empire
intact?
4. Discuss the main features of kushana polity. What new features did they bring in the existing
political system?
5. Examine the nature of internal and external trade between c. 200 bce to 300ce
6. Discuss the non-agrarian economy from 200bce to 300 ce with special reference to commerce ,
craft production and currency
7. Trace the growth of urban centres craft production and trade from 200 bce to 300 ce
8. Assess the significance of the period from c 300bce to 300 ce in the history of tamilakam
9. Examine the impact of the land grants in terms of agrarian expansion , production relations and
land rights during the early medieval period
10. Give an account of agrarian economy , trade and towns of india between 300bc to ad 300
11. Describe the nature of social stratification in terms of varna , jati, untouchability and gender
from c 600 bce to 300 ce
12. On the basis of available sources discuss social changes from 300 bce to 300 ce
13. Review the political formation under the kushanas and satvahanas
14. Examine the nature of the mauryan state
15. Write an essay on agrarian expansion and urban changes from 4th century CE to 750 CE
16. Analyse the view that the characterization of the gupta age as golden is a myth
17. Trace the growth and development puranic theistic cults during the period of study
18. Critically examine the main features of puranic Hinduism during the period of your study
19. Write an essay on important features of pallava and chalukya art and architecture
20. Outline the main features of temple architecture in india between c 4th century ce to 750 ce
21. Examine the changes in the economy of northern india in post gupta period ( AD 550-750) what
was its impact on contemporary society?
22. Discuss the growth of pauranic traditions during AD300 – 750
23. Describe the mauryan contribution to art and architecture
24. Write short note
1) gautamiputra satkarin
2) Mahayana
3) Sanskrit literature
4) Mauryan art and architecture
5) Purushartha and samskaras
6) Scientific and technical treatises
7) Monarchy and ganas/ sanghas
8) Relationship between state and forest
9) Teachings of mahavira
10) Teachings of Buddha
11) Tamilakam
12) Stupa architecture