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COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POST(S) OF BCS (EB) OFFICER B-17 / SECTION OFFICER B-17
INDIAN HISTORY PERIOD – I
Total Marks: 150 Friday, February 06, 2009 Time Allowed: 03 Hours
Note: Attempt any Five questions. At least Two from each part. All questions carry equal marks.
PART – I
Q-1. In course of ages the simple cult of the Vedic Aryans developed into a religion of animal sacrifices and complicated rites. Later, people came to believe in the sanctity of life. This new idea was put forth by Jainism and Buddhism. Both religions preached new codes of human conduct and new philosophies of life. In the light of above explain the following details:
(i) Name of the founders.
(ii) Principles of the Religions.
(iii) Rise and Fall.
(iv) Teachings.
(v) Dislike of Brahmin pretensions.
(vi) Four orders of Jainism eight fold noble path of Buddhism.
Q-2. How Chandragupta Maurya laid the foundation of Mauryan Empire with the help of his remarkable Minister Chanakya? Also explain the following:
(i) Date of the foundation of Empire.
(ii) Conflict with Seleucus Nikator.
(iii) Kautilya and Megasthenes.
(iv) King, Army, Ministers, Civil Administration, Revenue & Justice.
Q-3. How would you analyze the uniqueness of Mauryan Age in India?
Q-4. How far Buddhism succeeded in spreading outside India? Also explain the following:
(i) Name the countries where this religion exists.
(ii) Give the correct number of population in these countries such as India 232,083.
(iii) Give the height of Nalanda Copper image and the Bronze Buddha image of Sultan Ganj.
PART – II
Q-5. Islam swept off the smouldering debris of decaying systems and put in their place a civilization which still pulsates with life and vigour. Its teachings even today are capable of bringing peace and harmony to a weary world. In view of the above, the following may be explained in details:
(i) Causes of the Arab Conquest of Sindh.
(ii) Number of the picked: (a) Soldiers (b) Camel Riders (c) Baggage Train of Bactrian Camels (d) Manjanigs or catapults.
(iii) Campaigns.
(iv) Effects.
(v) System of government.
(vi) End of the Arab Rule in Sindh.
Q-6. Compare and contrast Mehmood Ghaznavi with Shahab-ud-Din Ghori in the following:
(i) Desire to found dominion in India.
(ii) Characters & Personalities.
(iii) Effects.
(iv) As Military Generals.
(v) Causes of Invasions & Principal Expeditions.
Q-7. The slave system was a source of weakness as well as strength in the early Turkish Empire. Critically discuss.
Q-8. Write a detailed note on the legacy of Sultanate of Delhi.
Q-9. Sikandar Lodhi is described as possessing extraordinary physical charm, a prodigious memory and capacity to work with almost ceaseless energy and strict Muslim. Discuss his character along with the following:
(i) Exact date from – to of his tenure.
(ii) Founder of the City of Agra.
(iii) His Court.
(iv) Poet of no mean merit.
(v) Tibbi-i-Sikandari.
(vi) Miyan Buhwa.
(vii) Maha-Vyadaka Sanskrit word on medicine.
Good Luck
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