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COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSTS OF BCS (EB) OFFICER B-17
INDIAN HISTORY – II
Marks: 150 Sunday March 04, 2007 (02:30 PM) Time: 03 Hours
Note: Attempt any five questions. At least two questions from each part. Question No. 1 is Compulsory. All questions carry equal marks.
PART – I
Q-1. Read the following statements carefully and write down the correct answers: (Any Ten).
(i) Name the author of the History Books and give reference of reign as well:
(a) The Muntakhabat Tawarikh (b) Padshah Nama (c) The Tarikh-i-Bagalah (d) History of Bengal (e) Early Annals of the English in Bengal.
(ii) Fill in the Blanks:
(a) The Bahmaini Kingdom was destroyed by the beginning of the 16th Century and on its ruin four independent states sprang up namely ……. Kingdom of Ahmed Nagar, …… Kingdom of Bijapur, …… Kingdom of Golkunda and …… Kingdom of Bidar.
(b) The spread of the Bhakti Movement was bringing the …… and the closer to each other.
(iii) Explain the descendants of Babur.
(iv) The conquest of Hindustan by Babur was the fruit of his disappointment in Central Asia. Comment and substantiate.
(v) Who fought the Battle of “Dadrah” in August, 1532 and with whom?
(vi) When & how Sher Khan became the Virtual Ruler of Bihar?
(vii) When & where Akbar the Great was Crowned as King? What was his age at the time of accession to the throne and who was appointed as his Regent?
(viii) “In wisdom, generosity, goodness of disposition, submissiveness and humility he surpassed all. The second conquest of Hindustan and the building up of Empire were due to his strenuous efforts, his valour and his wise policy” Badauni passed these remarks about whom?
(ix) Who appointed Man Singh as Governor Kabul & on which occasion?
(x) What was “Mansab Dari” system? Give the number of grades of Mansab Dari.
(xi) Name the King of Persia who took the possession of Qandhar & quote the years as well.
(xii) Give real name of Mumtaz Mahal and the year of her marriage with Shah Jahan.
(xiii) Was Aurangzeb a puritan? Explain.
(xiv) Meer Nisar Ali popularly known as …… born in ……?
(xv) What was “Peacock Throne”?
Q-2. According to Lane Poole, “He (Babur) is the link between Central Asia and India, between Timur and Akbar.” Discuss.
Q-3. Write a brief account of Humayun’s exile towards Persia in view of its causes and consequences.
Q-4. “Neither Babur nor Akbar but Sher Shah was the founder of Mughal Empire”. Elucidate.
Q-5. “Aurangzeb was undoubtedly one of the Greatest Rulers of the Sub-Continent. Enumerate him as a General, as an ideal Ruler, as a Simple & Pious Man, as an Impartial Judge and a Well-wisher of his subjects.
PART – II
Q-6. Critically examine the following:
(i) Battle of Plassey. (ii) Mysore War – II.
Q-7. Enumerate the efforts made by Shah Wali Ullah to save and strengthen the Muslim Rule and Society in India.
Q-8. Discuss the Character and Achievements of Robert Clive.
Q-9. “Lord William Bentinck never forgot that the end of Government is the welfare of the Governed”. Explain.
Q-10. The annexation of Punjab by the British was a “Violent Breach of Trust”. Discuss.
Good Luck
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