PUNJABI UNIVERSITY, PATIALA

( RUSA SCHEME 2014)

HISTORY
B.A. PART-I SEMESTER-I (2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17)
PAPER-I: HISTORY OF INDIA UPTO 1000 A.D.
MAX MARKS: 75
TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURS PASS MARKS : 26
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT MARKS: 25
SEMESTER –I
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER SETTER
NOTE: The paper setter should keep in view the topics specified in each paper and not the title
of the paper. Candidates are required to attempt two questions each from the sections A,B and the entire
Section C.
1 The syllabus prescribed should be strictly adhered to. The paper-setters should
keep in view the topics specified in each paper.
2 The question paper will consist of three sections: A, B, and C. Sections A and B
will have four questions from the respective sections of the syllabus and will
carry 12 marks each and the candidates will attempt two questions from each
section.
3 Section C which is compulsory, will consist of two parts: first part of section C
will consist of 8 short-answer type questions which will cover the entire
syllabus and will carry 16 marks in all. The candidates are required to
attempt all the 8 short answer type questions. The answers to each of these
questions will be of 20-25 words and will carry 2 marks.
4 The second part of Section C will contain a question on map, internal choice will
be offered in Map question. The Maps are specified in Section C. The Map
question will carry 11 marks out of which 7 marks are for filling the Map and
4 marks for explanatory note. Thus the total marks for the compulsory
section C will be 27 out of which 16 marks for short answer type questions
and 11 marks for the Map question.
5 If there is a question on notes, the choice offered in such a question should at
least be fifty percent.
6 The wording of the questions should be simple and easily understandable by an
average student. There should be no vagueness
7 The number of questions based upon quotations should not exceed two in a
question paper.
8 The general standard of the questions should cater to the different intellectual
level average, above average and below average.
9 Each paper is of 75 marks and of three hours duration and 25 marks of internal
assessment.
ONLY FOR BLIND CANDIDATES: In lieu of Map question the blind candidates will attempt the short
answer type questions. The short answer type questions will be set from the entire syllabus. These
questions will be based upon terms, concepts, institutions and historical sources within the purview of
the syllabus. Out of four, the blind candidates will attempt any two short answer type questions. Internal
choice will be given. The answer to each of these questions will be 50-60 words and will carry 5 - 1/2
(five and half ) marks each. Thus the total marks of these question will be11.
 INSTURCTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES :
Candidates are required to attempt four questions each from the sections A and B of the question paper
and the entire section C. The candidates are required to give answer of each short answer type questions
in 10-20 words
SECTION - A
1. Geographical features of India and their impact on ancient Indian history; Major
Sources.
2. The Harappan Civilization: Origin, Date. extent, main features and the causes of
its decline.

3. Rig Vedic Civilization: Original home of the Aryans; their social, political,
economic and religious life.
4. Later Vedic Civilization: political, social and religious life.
5. Socio-Religious Reform Movements: life of Mahavira and Mahatma Buddha,
Main teachings and their impact.

SECTION-B

6. The Age of the Mauryas: Establishment and expansion of the Empire under
Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka, Polity and Administration, Ashoka's Dharma,
Ashokas achievements and his place in history, Decline of the Mauryan Empire.
7. The Gupta Age: Establishment of the Gupta Empire, its expansion under
Samundragupta and Chandragupta -II, Decline of Gupta Empire

8. The Age of Vardhanas: Establishment of the Vardhana Kingdom, Harsha's

campaigns and political relations, Literature and education
9. Dynasties in the South: Rashrakutas, Chalukyas and Cholas.
10. The Rajputs: origin of the Rajputs and Administration.

SECTION-C (COMPULSORY)
Part-I: 8 Short Answer Type questions:
Eight short answer-type questions will be set from the entire syllabus. The candidates will
attempt all the 8 questions. These questions will be based upon terms, concepts, institutions and
historical sources within the purview of the syllabus. The answer to each of these questions will be 20-25
words and will carry 2 marks each. Thus the total marks of these questions will be 16
Part-II: The paper setter will set one question on map out of the 4 maps mentioned below. The outline
map will be provided. The map question will carry 11 marks out of which 7 marks are for filling the map
and 4 marks for the explanatory note. Choice will be offered on Map question. Thus the total marks for
the compulsory section C will be 27 out of which 16 marks for short answer type questions and 11
marks for the Map question.
MAPS:
a) Important sites connected with Buddha and Mahavira
b) The Mauryan Empire under Ashoka (about 250 B.C.)
c) The Gupta Empire
d) The Empire of Harsha (647A.D.)
Essential Book
1 R.S. Tripathi : Prachin Bharat Ka Itihas (Punjabi, Hindi & English)
2. V.C. Pandey : Political and Cultural History of India
3. R.N. Mookerji: Ancient India
4. N.N.Ghose: Early India
5. A.L. Basham : The Wonder that was India.
 6. A.C. Arora & S.L. Sikri : Bharati Itihas Da Prachin Kal
7. Davies C.C: An Historical Atlas of Indian Peninsula
8. A.C. Arora & R.S.Arora : Historical Atlas of Ancient India
9. R.C. Majumdar & Others: An Advanced History of India
10. Sukhninder Kaur Dhillon : Religious History of Early Medieval Punjab
Reference Books
1 R.S. Sharma : India's Ancient Past
2 D.N. Jha : Early India : A concise History
3 Romila Thapar : History of Early India From the Origin to AD
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B.A. PART-I : SEMESTER –II

( 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17 )
PAPER- HISTORY OF INDIA, 1000 A.D. TO 1707 A.D.
MAX MARKS: 75
TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURS PASS MARKS : 26
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT MARKS: 25
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER SETTER
NOTE: The paper setter should keep in view the topics specified in each paper and not the title
of the paper. Candidates are required to attempt two questions each from the sections A,B and the entire
Section C.
1 The syllabus prescribed should be strictly adhered to. The paper-setters should
keep in view the topics specified in each paper.
2 The question paper will consist of three sections: A, B and C. Sections A and B
will have four questions from the respective sections of the syllabus and will
carry 12 marks each and the candidates will attempt two questions from each
section.
3 Section C which is compulsory, will consist of two parts: first part of section C
will consist of 8 short-answer type questions which will cover the entire
syllabus and will carry 16 marks in all. The candidates are required to
attempt all the 8 short answer type questions. The answers to each of these
questions will be of 20--25 words and will carry 2 marks.
4 The second part of Section C will contain a question on map, internal choice will
be offered in Map question. The Maps are specified in Section C. The Map
question will carry 11 marks out of which 7 marks are for filling the Map and
4 marks for explanatory note. Thus the total marks for the compulsory
section C will be 27 out of which 16 marks for short answer type questions
and 11 marks for the Map question.
5 If there is a question on notes, the choice offered in such a question should at
least be fifty percent.
 6 The wording of the questions should be simple and easily understandable by an
average student. There should be no vagueness
7 The number of questions based upon quotations should not exceed two in a
question paper.
8 The general standard of the questions should cater to the different intellectual
level average, above average and below average.
9 Each paper is of 75 marks and of three hours duration and 25 marks of internal
assessment.
ONLY FOR BLIND CANDIDATES: In lieu of Map question the blind candidates will attempt the short
answer type questions. The short answer type questions will be set from the entire syllabus. These
questions will be based upon terms, concepts, institutions and historical sources within the purview of
the syllabus. Out of four, the blind candidates will attempt any two short answer type questions. Internal
choice will be given. The answer to each of these questions will be 50-60 words and will carry
5 - 1/2 ( five and half ) marks each. Thus the total marks of these question will be11.

INSTURCTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES :

Candidates are required to attempt four questions each from the sections A and B of the question paper
and the entire section C. The candidates are required to give answer of each short answer type questions
in 10-20 words
SECTION - A
1 Invasions of Mahmud Ghaznavi: their effects; conquest of North- West India by
Mohammad Ghauri; causes of the success of the Turks.
2 Consolidation of the Sultanate of Delhi under IItutmish and Balban.
3 Ala-ud-Din Khalji : conquests, administrative and economic reforms
4 The Tughlaqs: Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq's administrative experiments; Firoz Tughlaq's
reforms.
5. The Vijaynagar Kingdom: Establishment and Expansion, Causes of Decline.
SECTION-B
6 Establishment of the Mughal Empire under Babur.
7 Administration of Sher Shah Suri and his reforms
8 Rajput and Religious policies of the Mughals
9 Shivaji: His conquests and administration
10 Mughal Administration: central and provincial administration; land revenue and
mansabdari System
SECTION-C ( COMPULSORY)
Part-I: 8 Short Answer Type questions:
Eight short answer-type questions will be set from the entire syllabus. The candidates will
attempt all the 8 questions. These questions will be based upon terms, concepts, institutions and
historical sources within the purview of the syllabus. The answer to each of these questions will be 20-25
words and will carry 2 marks each. Thus the total marks of these questions will be 16
Part-II: The paper setter will set one question on map out of the 4 maps mentioned below. The outline
map will be provided. The map question will carry 11 marks out of which 7 marks are for filling the map
and 4 marks for the explanatory note. Choice will be offered on Map question. Thus the total marks for
the compulsory section C will be 27 out of which 16 marks for short answer type questions and 11
marks for the Map question.
MAPS:
a) Ala-ud-din Khaliji's Empire (1316 A.D.)
b) Political Condition of India on the eve of Babur's invasion.
c) The Mughal Empire under Akbar (1605 A.D.)
d) The Mughal Empire under Aurangzeb (1707 A.D.)
Essential Books
1. A.L.Srivastava : The Delhi Sultanate
2. -do- : The Mughal Empire
3. R.C. Majumdar & Others : An Advanced History of India Part-II
4. S.R. Sharma. : Mughal Empire in India
5. R.P. Tripathi : Some Aspects of Muslim Administration in India )
6. -do- Rise and fall of the Mughal Empire
7. K.S. Narang and Gurcharan Singh : History of Mughals (English, Punjabi & Hindi)
8. A.C. Arora : Madhkalin Bharat Da Itihas (Punjabi & Hindi)
9. -do- : Historical Atlas of Medieval India (English, Punjabi & Hindi)
10. Satish Chandra Medieval India : From Sultanate to Mughals 1526-1748
Mughal Empire Part-II,

Reference Books
1 P. Saran : Medieval India
2 A.B. Pandey. : Early Medieval India
3 -do- Later Medieval India
4 Vipul Singh : Interpreting Medieval India
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